Cooking Ratio
1 Rice: 2 Water
Grain Type
Long wholegrain aromatic rice.
Ideal for
Fish and chicken dishes, curries, stir-fry's or salads.
Aroma
Slightly spicy, with a warm wood aroma. The word Basmati means 'fragrant' in Hindi.
Flavour
Wholesome & nutty.
Texture
Soft & fluffy, with perfectly separated grains.
Visual
Elegant, long, brown, & slender grains, which remain separate once cooked.
What is it?
Brown Basmati is a long wholegrain rice which has had only its husk removed. As such, Brown Basmati rice retains its bran and germ layer, keeping its brown colour and whole grain nutrients.
Source
Himalayan foothills bordering Pakistan & India.
Myth
Pre-soaking Brown Basmati will not elongate the grain further than just cooking.
