BASAMATI
Basmati rice is one of the most popular and expensive rice varieties known for its unique aroma and long and slender grains. Often called the “king of rice”, this flavourful rice can add a special touch to any dish. Basmati rice is typically cultivated in South Asia, including India, Pakistan and Nepal, and it can be used in many ways, like to prepare dishes such as butter chicken, broths, curries, etc.
1. Standard or Traditional Basmati Rice
Standard Basmati rice has shorter and thicker grains and is a budget-friendly option. It is the original and most widely known basmati rice variety that is great for buying in bulk. The rice is white and has a light delicate appearance with a sweet and fragrant smell that becomes stronger after cooking. Traditional basmati rice grains stay separate and do not stick together after cooking.
2. Cream Sella Basmati Rice
Cream Sella Basmati Rice is a parboiled version of 1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati rice in a lighter color. The main difference between Creamy Sella Basmati Rice and 1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice is how they are cooked and the result after cooking.
3. 1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice
1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice is a high-quality rice known for its long grains and distinctive aroma. It is a favorite for special occasions and is popular with restaurants that want to offer their customers a more fragrant and flavorful variety of rice.
4. Golden Sella Basmati Rice
Just like Cream Sella Basmati Rice, Golden Sela is a parboiled version of 1121 Extra Long Grain Basmati rice, but in a yellowish color. The yellow hue comes from parboiling the rice with its natural brown husk, which is removed afterward.
5. Pusa Basmati
Pusa Basmati Rice is a hybrid and semi-dwarf variety of Basmati rice that shares many of the same qualities as regular Basmati rice. It was created by the Indian Agriculture Research Institute in Delhi to give farmers better yields and provide a more affordable option for Basmati rice lovers. The main difference between Pusa and regular Basmati is that Pusa basmati rice has slightly shorter grains.
6. Punjab Basmati
Punjabi is one of the main producers of basmati rice in India. The area dedicated to basmati farming in Punjab has increased by 20%, especially in regions like Tarn Taran, Amritsar and Gurdaspur. That is because agricultural officials and exporters are encouraging farmers to grow Basmati rice because it uses less water compared to other crops.
7. Brown Basmati Rice
Brown Basmati rice is the least processed type of Basmati rice, as it retains its bran layer. It gives this healthy and nutrient-rich rice a slightly chewy texture and a light brown or tan color. The rice has a deeper and nuttier flavor than regular white basmati rice. This earthy taste and nutty flavor become more noticeable after cooking.
