Indian Basmati Rice

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Basmati, meaning ‘Queen of Fragrance’ is a variety of long-grain rice, famous for its fragrance and delicate flavor.

Basmati Rice

In India, Basmati rice is known as the king of Indian rice because of its own fragrance and taste.

Basmati rice is cultivated in some of the places in India like Jammu Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Delhi Uttarakhand, and western Up.

For centuries Basmati Rice is being cultivated across the sub-continent. The exclusive producers of Basmati Rice in Asia are India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Basmati rice is sometimes referred to as “popcorn rice” because of its Aroma. Basmati rice is chosen for its fragrance, flavor, and slender shape. The word basmati comes from a Hindi word that means “fragrant” or “perfumed one”.

For centuries Basmati Rice is being cultivated across the sub-continent. The exclusive producers of Basmati Rice in Asia are India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Average Grain Length (AGL): 6.61 mm

Packing: (1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg, 40kg, and 50kg)

Packaging: (Plastic, Cotton, Non-Woven, PP, Jute, and Paper Laminated)

Description

Colour	Basmati rice has a distinct translucent, almost pearly creamy white colour. Although brown Basmati rice is also produced, the white polished variety is better preferred over it.
Grain	Basmati rice is known to have long and slender grains. This forms one of the key characteristics for its recognition.
Shape	Another factor for identification of basmati rice is its unique shape. The length to breadth ratio of basmati rice grain is equal to or more than three is to one and has a delicate curvature.
Texture	Basmati rice grains have a silky texture and the grains are firm, separate and dry. Upon cooking the grains remain separate and become fluffy.
Elongation	Basmati rice grains upon cooking elongate to nearly or more than double the length of the uncooked grain with minimal or no fattening.
Fragrance	Basmati rice is famous for its unique and enticingly supreme aroma even in the uncooked state.
Flavour	The grains of basmati rice boast of a rich appetising flavour. The delectable taste of the basmati rice is an extremely magnificently delicate blend of nutty and sweet flavours.