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basmati
[ bahs-mah-tee ]
/ bɑsˈmɑ ti /
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noun
a variety of cultivated long-grain rice that is notably fragrant.
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Origin of basmati
First recorded in 1845–50, basmati is from the Hindi word basmati, literally, fragrant
Words nearby basmati
basketwork, Baskin, basking shark, BASL, Basle, basmati, basmati rice, bas mitzvah, basnet, baso-, basoerythrocyte
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How to use basmati in a sentence
Opare’s family prefers jasmine rice, though basmati is also popular among Ghanaians.
This veggie jollof recipe with Ghanaian roots is a great way to appreciate the West African staple|Becky Krystal|September 2, 2021|Washington PostEach has something to recommend it, but the escorts I tend to lean on are collard greens and basmati rice.
Swahili Village brings a taste of African fine dining to D.C.|Tom Sietsema|April 2, 2021|Washington PostI wanted this meatball dinner to evoke that peppery potpourri of spiced chicken, floral basmati rice, sweet onions, pungent vegetables and warm baharat.
Spiced meatballs with carrots and labne call for hands-on cooking|Daniela Galarza|March 18, 2021|Washington Post