Basmati Rice

Believed to have been cultivated in the Indian subcontinent for centuries, Basmati is a popular variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice. This rice remains not only an important part of various cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, but now is also used extensively in Central Asian, Persian, Arab, and other Middle Eastern cuisines. What sets Basmati rice apart is the fact that it has a distinctive spicy fragrance and flavor to it – This same natural aroma is also found in cheese, fruits and other cereals. In addition, this type of rice is especially different than others, because it contains both vitamins and minerals, fiber, carbs, protein, has way less fat that most rice, and is generally a healthier option. As a matter of fact, Basmati rice contains nearly 20% more fiber than the typical grocery store brown rice!