Boiled Basmati Rice (সেদ্দ বাসমতি চাল)
Boiled Basmati Rice is a variety of rice solely loved due to its easy availability and less time consumption for cooking. This variety of rice mainly grows in the Sunderbans area for its salt-tolerant nature. If you are wondering which rice variant you can consume on special occasion, Boiled Basmati can be your answer. You can have Boiled Basmati with a simple item like laal shaak vaja on any day or rich delicacies like chicken kosha on a Sunday.
Area of Procurement
Purba Medinipur, 24 parganas
Specifications:
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Texture/ Appearance |
Uncooked grains are long and slender. When cooked, the grains become long and fluffy. |
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Colour |
The grains are not purely white. It looks dusty at a glance. |
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Aroma |
Once put to boil, Basmati Rice gives off a nice aromatic smell. |
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Cooking Time |
10-15 minutes if the grains are pre-soaked in water |
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How to Store |
Storing the rice in an airtight container ensures retaining the aroma and keeping away any moisture or insects. |
Popular Dishes
Many would say that you can make Pulao or Biriyani with Basmati rice. But we suggest you go for plain rice with this particular variant. Have it with any other dish on the menu and explore how the tastes and flavours come together. Plain machher jhol with kala jeera phoron or humble daal with winter vegetables, Bnashkathi goes well with all of them. If you are up for gifting unique flavours to your palette, try preparing Basmati rice with Gneri-Gugli or freshwater mussels.
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