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Hello this is Grainopedia, a blog dedicated to common grains found in the asian cuisine! Hope you will enjoy reading Grainopedia and this information would be useful to you!

Basmati

Basmati Rice is a specific variety of rice that is of a long grain variety. It is a perfumed rice that is highly sought after, with its light, dry, distinctive texture and aromatic flavour. Therefore, it accompanies curries, gravies and sauces really well.


A closeup of the basmati rice. it is a long-grain variety.



Retail Price: $2.50/kg
Brand: Temasek Gold
Places it can be found: In most supermarkets or specialty Indian stores

Basmati rice is widely used in Indian cuisine. They are several Indian foods that use basmati rice, one being the well-known biryani, which is a rice dish that includes basmati rice that is steeped in a sauce and then cooked in an assortment of spices, nuts and meat.

briyani chicken by wai kin wong at https://www.flickr.com/photos/waikin/362527252 CC

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3 comments:

SukuuPhersaii said...

(ALEX)

I think I've learnt something after reading this whole blog. The choices of grains are very interesting (not just those normal/ boring types of grain) and it is well-accompanied with good quality and related pictures. Enjoyed it! :-)

SukuuPhersaii said...

(ALEX)

And not to forger the design and layouts of this blog, it is awesome! :-)

Unknown said...

Really learned more about grains, especially information I didn't know before,well designed and enjoyed my read:)

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