– Origin: Pakistan

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

– Color: Golden
– Texture: Solid

– Uses:
Mandi dishes

– Advantages:
Less oil-absorbing than regular basmati.
Original, distinctive flavor.