**Fragrant Basmati Rice from the World-Renowned Lalquilla Brand** This rice, belonging to the slender-grained indica variety, is known for its light and fluffy texture, having less stickiness than Japanese rice. **To enhance the aroma of Basmati Rice and achieve a better fluffy texture, it is crucial to let it rest and mature in storage for a certain period after harvest. Thus, Basmati Rice isn’t delicious unless it’s aged!** Indians often say that new, non-aromatic Basmati Rice is “no good! We don’t want it!” and nobody seeks it out. They prefer buying aged rice. Since it retains sufficient moisture and has a chewy sweetness unlike Japanese rice, the perception of rice differs as well. This traditional Basmati Rice is super old rice with a storage period of two years, so you can enjoy the highest class of rich aroma and fluffy texture. India boasts many delicious rice dishes that suit the characteristics of the rice. North Indian curries, rich with cream and butter and enhanced with nuts, pair well with crispy chapati, but for a rice accompaniment, the light and non-heavy Basmati Rice is perfect. **Of course, it’s ideal for accompanying Indian curry, and its fluffy texture makes it perfect for pilaf or fried rice, even for vegetable mixed rice salad! It can be easily cooked in a household rice cooker. You can also try cooking it with sugar and milk to make rice kheer (a rice dessert) or congee. This rice is great for aromatic Indian dishes like biryani or cumin rice!** **Tip:** Basmati Rice has long, fragile grains, so avoid vigorous washing. Gently wash it in plenty of water and soak for a few minutes (but don’t soak too long). You can cook it with the same water ratio as regular Japanese rice in the rice cooker. Adding a little oil before cooking or mixing in ghee after it’s cooked helps keep the rice moist. - **Ingredients:** White rice - **Net Weight:** 1kg - **Country of Origin:** India - **Importer:** Ambika Trading Co., Ltd. *This product typically takes about a week for shipment.*