Is it good to cover the pan or cooking utensils while cooking? The ICMR has now shared guidelines regarding cooking. Let us also tell you in detail whether this practice is correct or not? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently released a guideline on this.
ICMR cooking warning
According to ICMR, cooking food with a lid not only saves time but also preserves the nutrients present in the food. If you cook food with the pan open, all its nutrients are lost.
Guidelines issued by ICMR
According to the guidelines issued by ICMR, cooking with the lid open takes more time. At the same time, upon contact with air, all nutrients contained in food are also destroyed. Whereas if you cook food with the lid closed, all the nutrients in the food will remain. Greens and green leafy vegetables change color when cooking under a closed lid. But there is no loss of nutrients.
Cooking food properly is important because it improves digestion. At the same time, the taste of food also increases. Nutrients present in food are not damaged. It is therefore very important to cook well. Because it is beneficial for health. This also reduces the risk of food contamination.
According to the ICMR, food should be cooked covered instead of pressure cooking and steaming, as well as frying or roasting. This can prevent nutrient loss. Vegetables contain antioxidants and polyphenols. If you want to increase its level, steaming is the best solution.
ICMR had explained how to cook pulses
Earlier, the ICMR had also clarified that to ensure good nutritional quality of pulses, it is necessary to boil them or cook them in a pressure cooker. If you don’t cook lentils properly, the anti-nutritional factors present in them will be destroyed.
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