Basmati is the finest quality
aromatic long-grain rice variety in the world. It’s a
variety traditionally grown on the Indian sub-continent where it has been
perfected over many centuries. The beautiful aroma of Basmati, and it’s fluffy,
no-stick texture is what makes it a prized addition to so many dishes.
Have you noticed how Basmati rice doesn’t clump
up and become gluggy like so many other rice varieties? And, whilst in many
countries the price of Basmati rice means that it is reserved only for special
occasions, most of us can afford to choose Basmati over other, less expensive
varieties.
The Best Rice for Cooking Indian Dishes
What would a good curry be without Basmati rice?
Or a or biryani or pilaf, or even Spanish rice? Flavorsome and fluffy separate
grains are what these dishes need and what makes them so delicious. It’s so
disappointing when the rice in dishes like these are gummed together. It’s
either the way the rice has been cooked, or the variety of rice used that
causes such unappetizing failures. If you are cooking a dish that requires the
grains to be light and separate, then Basmati is the perfect choice. Whilst in some countries rice makes up the bulk of
their food intake, we are spoilt for choice in Australia. We can rely on an
abundance of fresh food to provide us with our necessary nutrition and use rice
mainly as an accompaniment.