When it comes to the Indian market, the first name that pops into most people’s minds is Basmati. This rice is very popular in India. Now a new feather has been added to India’s crown. Recently, Basmati rice won worldwide recognition. Basmati from India has been named the “Best Rice in the World” by TasteAtlas, a popular food and travel guide. Taste Atlas announced this commendation as part of its year-end awards for 2023-24.
“Basmati is a long-grain rice variety that was originally grown and cultivated in India and Pakistan. The rice is characterised by its flavour and aroma, which is very nutty, floral, and slightly spicy. Once cooked, the grains remain individual and don’t stick to each other, which allows curry and similar stew and sauces to coat every grain. The longer the grain, the better the rice, and the best basmati grains have a slightly golden hue.” TasteAtlas wrote in a post.
About Basmati Rice
Basmati is a special type of long- shaped grain rice, grown in a specific geographical area in the foothills of the Himalayas in the Indian subcontinent. This rice has been cultivated in this region for many years. This rice has several attractive characteristics For example, the texture, unique taste, and rich aroma.
Today, apart from India, this Basmati rice has become popular in many other countries like Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh .
India grows nearly 34 varieties of Basmati rice that have been notified under the seeds Act, 1966. These include Basmati 217, Basmati 370, Dehradun Basmati Rice (Type-3), Punjab Basmati 1, (Bouni Basmati), Pusa Basmati 1, Kasturi, Haryana Basmati 1, Mahi Sugandha, Taraori Basmati (HBC 19/Karnal Local), Ranbir Basmati , Basmati 386 etc.
From delectable biryani preparations to cooking fried rice and pulau, Basmati rice is widely used in making delicious rice dishes.
After Basmati, Top 4 Best Rice In The World In 2023-24
In the list of the best rice in the world, Arborio of Italy is second after Basmati, followed by Carolina Rice of Portugal. After this, rice from Spain and Japan are in fourth and fifth place respectively.
Arborio from Italy mostly used for risottos and rice puddings. Arborio rice is high in amylopectin starch, which is what gives risotto its creamy texture.
Arroz Carolino das Lezírias Ribatejanas from Portugal- grows in Salvaterra de Magos outside Lisbon. it has a very particular fragrance, a sweet, velvety and delicate taste.
Arroz Bomba from Spain- A short-grain variety of rice that is perfect for quick cooking.
Uruchimai from Japan- This variety is a short-grain cultivar o Japonica rice and is the staple ingredient of Japanese cuisine.
Recently, TasteAtlas also announced that Mango Lassi from India was named the “Best Dairy Beverage In The World”. It stated that Among numerous types of lassis, this sweet mango version is the most common variety on the menus of Indian restaurants outside the country.
Indian eating joints have also been spotlighted by TasteAtlas. Its lists of ‘100 Most Legendary Restaurants In The World’ and ‘100 Most Iconic Dessert Places In The World’ both included several Indian establishments.
