A good basmati rice grain should range from long (6.6 to 7.5 mm) to very long (more than 7.5 mm) and be slender (2 mm wide).

Basmati is a long-grain, aromatic rice popular in South Asian cuisines. This article examines basmati rice's nutrients to tell you whether it's healthy.

Basmati and jasmine rice may share a similar look, but the two have different qualities and applications. Here's everything ...

Basmati rice has a very distinct smell that many describe as being similar to popcorn when it’s cooked. In fact, the word “basmati” in Hindi means “full of aroma” or “fragrant.” ...

Basmati rice and regular rice have similar carbohydrate content. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of cooked white rice contains about 28-30 grams of ...

Basmati rice is all about the flavor and aroma, which is intensely spicy, nutty, and floral (compared to other rice that is, not hot sauce or cashews or like, actual flowers).

Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities. The move has raised fears of ...

Pakistan rejects India’s claim, arguing that its farmers grow basmati rice too, and is expected to file a formal objection with the EU by its Dec. 10 deadline.

Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities. The move has raised fears of ...