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Basmati Rice
This aromatic,
long-grain rice is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas and
is especially popular in India. In Hindi 'basmati' means
fragrant and refers to the nutty taste and smell of the
grain. The grains of basmati rice are longer than non-basmati
varieties. Cooked grains of Basmati rice are
characteristically free flowing rather than sticky. Cooked
basmati rice can be uniquely identified by its fragrance.
A wide variety
of rice dishes are made with Basmati rice like plain steamed
rice, pulaos, pilafs, biryanis or just different types of
fried rice - which include meat, vegetables, nuts, and even
fruits sometimes. Gourmet cooks prefer to use Basmati rice for
its fragrant flavor. Special occasion rice dishes are mostly
made with Basmati rice. |