basmati

[bahs-mah-tee]

noun

1. a variety of cultivated long-grain rice that is notably fragrant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of basmati¹

First recorded in 1845–50, basmati is from the Hindi word basmati, literally, fragrant

Example Sentences

This is a dairy-free version, made with white basmati rice and turbinado sugar flavored with saffron and rose water—smooth, soothing and delicious.

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They include the stars of the rice world - risotto, basmati and sushi.

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Most rice is indica; it can be long or medium-grain and includes Indian basmati, Thai jasmine, Carolina, and parcooked rice like Golden Sella, used for jollof rice in West Africa.

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Having always wondered if I could tell the difference between washed and unwashed rice, I bought an extra rice cooker and cooked three kinds of washed and unwashed rice side by side: Koshihikari, jasmine and basmati.

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An $18 bag of basmati rice is usually cooked by commissary workers.

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