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Basmati is a long-grain rice famous for its fragrance and delicate flavour. In Hindi (बासमती) the name means 'Queen of Fragrance'. The grains are much longer than they are wide and swell even longer as they cook. As well as their aroma, basmati grains stay firm and separate, not sticky, after cooking. However, basmati rice should be washed and rinsed thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch. This ensures a light and fluffy result after cooking.

This is the perfect accompaniment to Indian curries and makes an excellent base for a biryani or a pilaf dish. There are two main cooking types, white and brown. Brown basmati takes considerably to cook.

Compared with other, related, varieties, such as Patna rice, basmati is much more aromatic. Though Patna rice remains more expensive, basmati tends to be preferred for cooking today, because it is more aromatic. However, from the 1830s to the 1970s, Patna rice was by far the preferred variety.