basmati rice
Britishnoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of basmati rice
from Hindi, literally: aromatic
Example Sentences
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Schulman said most of Cava’s ingredients come from the U.S., but some ingredients — like beef, olive oil and basmati rice — come in from abroad.
From MarketWatch
This is a dairy-free version, made with white basmati rice and turbinado sugar flavored with saffron and rose water—smooth, soothing and delicious.
An $18 bag of basmati rice is usually cooked by commissary workers.
From New York Times
It’s paired alongside fragrant Basmati rice, which makes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
From Salon
A first time winner, TJ’s Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice is a quick dinner option for those days when you’re low on both time and motivation.
From Salon
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