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Basmati rice - fragrant Indian rice

Basmati rice is an aromatic long-grain rice from the Indian subcontinent. Its name comes from Hindi meaning fragrant. After cooking, grains elongate to nearly double their length and remain fluffy. Before cooking, soaking the rice for 20 to 30 minutes is recommended.

Basmati rice - fragrant Indian rice
  • The name basmati comes from Hindi and means fragrant.
  • After cooking, basmati grains elongate to nearly double their original length.
  • The finest basmati comes from the foothills of the Himalayas.
  • Mature basmati rice is aged for 1 to 2 years before sale for better flavor.
Aromatic Recipes

Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)

Energy
359 kcal
18 %
Proteins
7 g
14 %
Fats
1 g
2 %
Carbohydrates
80 g
31 %
Fiber
149 mg
< 1 %
Salt
1 mg
0 %
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Recipes with basmati rice

Butter Chicken: Indian Chicken in Tomato Sauce

Butter Chicken: Indian Chicken in Tomato Sauce

Meat2h 35min0
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