What is Basmatic Rice?
Basmati Rice is produced in India, Pakistan and U.S. However, it is said that the most fragrant and nutritious come from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.
In Hindu, ‘basmati’ actually means fragrant. Basmati rice taste different from white rice that comes from Thailand. It has a slightly nutty taste and if you have grown up on white rice, basmati rice takes some using to. It is a good idea to have basmati rice as Basmati rice, when cooked, has 170 calories per cup, and long grained rice has 205 calories per cup.
Basmati rice may take a little time to cook but it can be used as a good substitute for most rice recipes. Store basmati rice in sealed containers.
