Basmati Rice
“Basmati” is long grain aromatic rice grown for many centuries in a specific
geographical area, in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent,
blessed with characteristics of extra-long slender grains that elongate at
least twice their original size with a characteristics soft and fluffy texture
upon cooking, delicious taste, superior aroma and distinct flavor, Basmati
rice is unique among other aromatic long-grain rice varieties.
Agro-climatic conditions of the specific geographical area, as well as the
method of harvesting, processing and aging, attribute these characteristic
features to Basmati rice. Owing to its unique characteristics the “scented
Pearl” lends a touch of class that can transform even the most ordinary meal
into a gourmet’s delight.
India has recognised 34 varieties of Basmati rice namely Basmati 217,
Basmati 370, Type 3 (Dehraduni Basmati) Punjab Basmati 1 (Bauni Basmati),
Pusa Basmati 1, Kasturi, Haryana Basmati 1, Mahi Sugandha, Taraori Basmati
(HBC 19 / Karnal Local), Ranbir Basmati, Basmati 386, Improved Pusa Basmati
1 (Pusa 1460), Pusa Basmati 1121 (After amendment), Vallabh Basmati 22,
Pusa Basmati 6 (Pusa 1401), Punjab Basmati 2, Basmati CSR 30 (After
amendment), Malviya Basmati Dhan 10-9 (IET 21669), Vallabh Basmati 21 (IET
19493), Pusa Basmati 1509 (IET 21960), Basmati 564, Vallabh Basmati 23,
Vallabh Basmati 24, Pusa Basmati 1609, Pant Basmati 1 (IET 21665), Pant
Basmati 2 (IET 21953), Punjab Basmati 3, Pusa Basmati 1637, Pusa Basmati
1728, Pusa Basmati 1718, Punjab Basmati 4, Punjab Basmati 5, Haryana
Basmati 2 and Pusa Basmati 1692.