{"title":"Basmati \u0026 Long Grain Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the long grain end of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice and grains\u003c\/a\u003e aisle. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003eBasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e, grown across the Punjab of India and Pakistan, is the aromatic one, prized for grains that stretch to nearly twice their length when cooked. Sella basmati has been parboiled in the husk, which turns it golden or creamy and makes it very hard to overcook, so it is the rice most biryani houses use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJasmine rice from Thailand, sold as hom mali, cooks soft and slightly clinging, the right texture for eating with chopsticks or a spoon of green curry. Easy cook rice is parboiled long grain that stays separate in a curry house style pilau or a big tray bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing between them comes down to the dish. For biryani and anything layered, pick extra long aged basmati or sella; for plain rice with dal, an everyday basmati grade is enough; for Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese food, jasmine; for large batches that must hold warm, easy cook. Small bags suit a first try, while big sacks make sense once you know the grain you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fluffy basmati, rinse three or four times, soak for half an hour, then cook in plenty of salted water and drain, or use one and a half cups of water per cup of soaked rice under a tight lid. Sella wants a longer soak, closer to an hour, and a few extra minutes in the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat have been packing basmati from northern India since 1984, and Extra Long is the grain they pick for length. The rice is perfectly aged before packing, so each grain stretches as it cooks and stays separate on the plate, with a delicate flavour and a sweet aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for 30 minutes. The pack method is 100g of rice to 200ml of water: bring the water to the boil, add the rice and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, then rest it with the lid on for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. For biryani and pulao, par-boil in plenty of salted water and finish in layers with the masala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyday plain rice, compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114981146963,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755853"},{"product_id":"daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat Original is the everyday basmati from a brand that has been packing rice since 1984: long, slender grains with a delicate flavour and a sweet, light aroma that cook up fluffy and separate. It is the bag to keep in the cupboard for weeknight dal chawal, jeera rice and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice two or three times, then soak it for 30 minutes. Bring 200ml of water to the boil for every 100g of rice, add the rice and simmer on a low heat until the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Leave it covered for five minutes before serving. A spoon of ghee and a few cumin seeds in the pan turn it into jeera rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor longer grains to show off in a biryani, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115001332051,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755861"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/basmati-and-long-grain-rice.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}