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Definition of basmati rice in English English dictionary
- An aromatic rice native to Pakistan and India It is also grown in the United States It has a natural flavor and aroma similar to that of roasted popcorn or nuts When cooked, the grain swells only lengthwise, resulting in long, thin grains When cooked, the grains are dry and separate
- A long-grain, nutty flavored rice Originally grown in the Himalayan foothills in India
- Basmati rice is authentic Indian long grained white rice, which has unique nutty flavor Basmati rice is very popular in India and all over the world A wide variety of rice dishes are made with Basmati rice They are: 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 Top
- a long-grained brown or white rice that is aged to enhance its perfumy aroma and nutlike flavor; particularly good with Indian or Asian dishes
- Indian long-grain rice with a nutty flavour
- If possible try to use basmati rice for all savoury rice dishes - delicate flavour is unbeatable
- This exotic rice variety from East India, is long-grained and perfumy
- {i} long-grain aromatic rice from India