Basmati rice - How to buy and store.
Basmati rice
is grown mainly in India and Pakistan and is consumed all
over the world. It is sold under many brand names such as Kohinoor,
Dawat, Tilda, Dehra Dun, Pari etc. It is
long grain
rice and cooks
fast.
It is available in white and brown
rice varieties. The brown
rice variety is the unprocessed, unpolished
variety which contains more fiber and the nutrients. It takes longer
time to cook compared to white rice. White rice has more flavor.
The specialty of Basmati-rice is the wonderful delicate flavor and the fragrance.
It is non sticky when each grain is
just cooked and looks fluffy.
Whether consumed as plain steamed rice or mixed with vegetables and
spices and cooked, it looks appetizing and tastes yummy. Though it is a
bit expensive compared to other rice varieties, it is worth it.
How
to
buy basmati-rice:
- Make sure it is aged/ old rice. Check
the label or
ask your grocer. The new rice will become sticky when you
cook.
- Make
sure it is long grained and does not contain too many broken
grains.
- It
should be free from stones and other unwanted things. You may need to
separate those things before you cook rice.
How
to store basmati-rice:
- Store rice in a dry and cool place. Put it in a
container with a tight
lid.
- Rice should be stored away from moisture and
open air. Rice will get mouldy if exposed to moisture.
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How to cook basmati-rice :- Instructions for cooking rice on stove top, in rice cooker or in a pressure cooker.
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