Why Basmati rice has become preferred rice

Basmati rice is fast becoming one of the most preferred rice of the world due to the long slender grain of the rice and the distinct aroma after cooking. Now on every occasion, the rice dishes are pre-dominantly made of basmati rice.

Be it any occasion or function, Basmati rice has found its way in every single household of the Indian sub-continent over the period of years.

When cooked Basmati Rice has a nutty aroma, it is this fragrance of the rice which makes it even more valued and expensive, that's why it’s used on special occasions. The aroma in the rice is because of the presence of compound named 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline which gives the rice a smell.

This compound is present in almost all varieties of rice which is available in the market, but the content of this compound is present on higher side in the Basmati Rice. The presence of this particular compound in Basmati Rice is so high that it makes the smell intense. When cooked the aroma fills the whole kitchen and lingers there even after a long time.

Basmati rice has established itself as one the finest rice in the world and India is one of the major exporters of Best Basmati rice to the world.

There are many companies such as Amira Nature Foods Ltd which are engaged in the business of cultivating, processing of Basmati Rice.

Basmati rice also comes in two types, the white rice and the brown rice, like every other common rice.

Basmati Rice is literally considered to be quiet in sync with Biryani or Pulav rice. If the occasion demands Biryani or Pulav, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish, the rice dish is always served made of Basmati Rice.

Complimented along with Indian style Vegetarian or Non-vegetarian curries, Basmati rice forms a total a treat on its own.