– Characteristics:
Grain: The longest rice grain in the world (up to 8.3 mm before cooking).
Odor: Strong aromatic (due to 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline).
Cooking: Expands 3 times its original size, does not clump.
– Color: Pale yellow
– Texture: Firm
– Uses:
Biryani
pilau
Kabsa, and everyday dishes.
– Advantages:
Less oil-absorbing than regular Basmati.
Original, distinctive flavor.