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.

Glycemic Index

Low 50's, Brown Basmati is known to have a lower GI than regular brown rice.

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