– Origin: India

– Characteristics:
Grain: The longest rice grain in the world (up to 8.3 mm before cooking).
Odor: Strongly aromatic (due to 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline).
Cooking: Expands 3 times its original size, does not clump.

– Color: Creamy
– Texture: Smooth

– Uses:
Mandi dishes
Aromatic white rice (with gravy).
Saffron rice (for parties).
– Advantages:
Less oil-absorbing than regular basmati.
Original, distinctive flavor.