The fragrant, nutty delicacy known as Basmati rice is grown in the Himalayas and Pakistan. If you’ve ever tried it—or even been in the room while it was cooking—you’ll know that it’s miles ahead of the soggy, boring white rice you ate as a kid.
Take a look at our guides to Basmati rice and be transported to a new realm of flavor.
It’s fairly common to hear how change is the only thing constant in this world. And it is. Just look at where you are right now. Reading this article and looking for basmati rice substitutes. There’s comfort in the familiar. I get it. But that comfort can only last us so long before we find …
Let me set the scene… Circa 16th century. An invitation just arrived for an opulent Mughal feast. The great Shah Jahan himself has invited you to his palace for supper. As you enter the royal dining halls, there’s a certain aroma wafting in the Indian summer air. You decide that it’s something definitely unique to …
Are you wondering how to cook brown basmati rice? Which method is the best and the fastest? No matter which way you try, brown basmati rice has the most straightforward process. Let’s break down each method in this article to cook fluffy and delicious brown basmati rice! What Are the Benefits of Using Brown Basmati …
When trying to make fried rice a few days ago, I only had a packet of basmati rice in my pantry. Funnily enough, in the past, I had only prepared fried rice with jasmine or medium-grain rice; I had never tried using basmati rice. So, the results of using basmati rice for fried rice were …
If I could only eat one type of rice forever, I would choose Basmati rice. It’s fluffy, aromatic, and perfect for almost all rice-based dishes! Yet, when it comes to its preparation, we all have that one question – should you wash Basmati rice before cooking? You should wash or rinse your Basmati rice at …
Do you own a Zojirushi cooker? Are you wondering how to use it for cooking basmati rice? I purchased a Zojirushi rice cooker just a few months ago. I was planning a huge feast for my birthday and wondered if I could just cook basmati rice inside it. However, the risk was huge! What if …
Basmati rice is my go-to variety for cooking most rice-based dishes! In addition to being great for your everyday meal, it’s also one of the most popular rice varieties for more extravagant dishes like biryani or pilaf. Now, you might wonder, what is so special about basmati rice? Basmati rice is famous for its aroma, …