Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

Basmati rice by its rich taste and fragrance, is regarded to be among the best rice varieties in the world and by the local population proudly called ”Queen of Rice”. Bass (fragrant) and Mati (soil) is a translation from Hindi. Basmati rice is cultivated in specific areas of the Indo Gangetic plains (close to the foothills of the Himalayas). The beautiful, long, slender, white rice kernel matures in the snow fed rivers of the Himalayas. Because of this and by the unique agro-climatological circumstances (warm days and cold nights) this fragrant rice is regarded of a superior quality.

✔ Origin: India and Pakistan
✔ Taste and fragrance: unique aroma and rich, full taste
✔ Cooking time: 8 minutes
✔ Cooking characteristics: dry cooking, an elongation of abt. twice its length
✔ Dishes: Indian rice dishes (Biryani) or as a side dish