When I was married 33 years ago and came to my in-laws house, my mother-in-law used to cook plain simple rice to eat with any kind of Dal, Kala Chana Soup or Sabji by boiling it in water, because she thought that by cooking the rice this way, they become more soft and tasty. I think so many people make the rice in more water and when the rice are cooked, then this water is usually thrown away.

Those who, cook the rice by boiling and then throw the extra water, they don’t know that the rice water is loaded with nutrients and starch, which can be used in many ways.

How Most People Make Rice?

As I have seen in my in-laws home. Means In India, rice is boiled in plenty of water and after draining out the water that contains starch, so many people throw away the rice water and if you are doing the same thing, then please stop throwing this useful water, which can help to cure many health problems.

Question: What is rice water?

Answer: Rice water, also known as kanji, munji or even maand. It helps in the digestion process and also soothes issues like food poisoning. Rice water contains minerals and probiotics, which are essential for gut health. Traditionally, it was given to children suffering from stomach issues.

Rice water or Kanji Recipe

1. Boil some rice with extra water and strain it when they are cooked. Cook rice until the rice gets smooth or wholly dissolved into the water gives out starch
2. You can collect the water in a glass bottle and store it for usage.
3. If you want, you can also warm it up a bit before drinking.
4. This drink is a boon during summer and humid months, when people often complain of dehydration. It is believed that it instantly energizes you and gives you enough energy to go through the day. Actually I never tried this, because I live here in Canada with family, which is very Cold country. So I don’t need it.

How to Make Rice water for Babies?

1. Clean the utensils really good that you will use for baby’s food preparation.
2. Take two table spoons of rice(try to take organic rice) and rinse the rice 2-3 times to wash off any impurities.
3. Now place a saucepan on flame and pour one cup water in it(Water should be six to 7 times extra than the rice.
4. Add rice and boil until it is smooth yet mushy with starchy water visible on the surface.
5. Strain the rice and collect the starchy rice water.
6. Basically rice water is the starch that is formed when rice is boiled to softness.

Rice water Benefits for Babies

It only needs Rice and water to prepare this valuable baby food (rice water)

1. Gives Energy: Fast growth and development in babies result in an increased energy intake. So the total carbohydrate content in rice water can be really a good source of energy for babies.
2. Good for Babies Skin: It is believed that Rice water has the properties, which can help in achieving a smooth skin tone. Rice water has antioxidant properties that have an anti-aging effect on babies skin in the long run
3. Easy to Afford: Rice water is found to be the most economical to prepare, because it needs only rice and water, which anybody can afford to make and give her baby
4. . Rich in Essential Vitamins: Rice water is rich in Starch, Vitamin B1, B2 and B3. Vital vitamins like thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and vitamin B6 are abundantly present in this fruitful liquid. Rice Water has the advantage of being very rich in Vitamin B, which is fruitful for mental and the physical development of the baby
5. Healthy Baby Bones: Proteins present in rice water are vital for building bones of babies during infancy itself
6.  Relieves Gastritis in Babies: Rice water provides a soothing effect in the stomach.

STOP throwing away Rice Water & Use it like this

In fact, rice water has been used in many ancient civilizations to improve health, achieve a flawless skin and get shiny hair as well. It also provides a lot of nourishment to the body, because it works as a magical. Now we know that, water, in which we cook or soak rice, is actually very beneficial health-wise, because below are the Reasons, not to throw this magical rice water, but use it to get the below benefits.

1. Promotes Healthy Hair: Repair dull dry and damaged hair with rice water.  It contains inositol which improves hair elasticity and prevents damage. Massaging your scalp with rice water helps in strengthening your hair from the roots.

1. Drink Rice Water: Drinking this creamy white Rice water, also called kanji, can help prevent dehydration
2.  For Hair Growth: Rice water is typically used to wash the hair for making them strong and healthy
3. Skin Care: Rice water can be applied to face for glowing skin and it is also used in Korean skincare to minimize the size of pores and reduce pigmentation
4. Prevents Dehydration: Especially in hot countries, in the summer months, one has to stay hydrated to avoid weakness. Rice water contains salts and minerals required by our body to function to its fullest. So drink a rice water in the hot summer days will help to stay hydrated
5. Home Remedy: Rice water is one of the best home remedies for diarrhea
6.  Help you beat the Heat: Rice water is very effective for regulating your body temperature, especially in hot summer.

My Hair Growth With Rice water

Rice Facial Mask

1. Rice Oats Honey Face Mask

Oats exfoliate the skin to get rid from dead skin cells, dirt and impurities, while honey moisturizes and cleanses the skin to give you radiant skin.

Needed Ingredients

• One tablespoon rice flour
• One tablespoon Raw Unpasteurized honey
• One tablespoon raw milk
• One tablespoon oats flour

How to Prepare Mask?

• Take rice flour in a bowl
• Add oats to rice flour and mix well
• Now add honey and milk and mix everything nicely
• Take this mixture in your hand and gently massage it on your all over face for a couple of minutes.
• Leave it on for another 10-15 minutes.
• Wash it off later and clean gently with towel

2. Rice Flour, Rose Water and Tea Tree Oil

The astringent properties of rose water give you firm and youthful skin. Tea tree has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to soothe and cleanse your skin.

Ingredients

• One tablespoon rice flour
• Seven drops of tea tree oil
• One tablespoon rose water

How to Use

• Take the rice flour in a bowl
• Add tea tree oil and rose water to this and mix it well
• Apply the mixture to your face
• Leave it on for 15-20 minutes
• Wash it off using lukewarm water

5. Rice Flour, Gram Flour and Honey Mask

Gram flour acts as a cleaning agent for the skin and helps to maintain healthy and radiant skin

Ingredients

• Two tablespoon rice flour
• Two tablespoon honey
• Two tablespoon gram flour

How to Use?

• Take rice flour in a bowl
• Add gram flour to this and stir well
• Now add honey to this and mix well to get a paste
• Cleanse your face and dry gently with the towel
• Apply the mixture to your face
• Leave it on for 10-25 minutes
• Wash it off later using lukewarm water