basmati rice

noun

bas·​ma·​ti rice ˌbäz-ˈmä-tē- 

ˌbäs-,

 also  ˌbaz-,

ˌbas-

: a cultivated aromatic long-grain rice originating in southern Asia

called also basmati

Examples of basmati rice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It is made by simmering basmati rice with oil or ghee, garlic, onion, and spices like turmeric and cinnamon to create a flavorful grain dish. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025

The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025

Vegetarian options: Current menu includes a heart of palm/walnut/orange salad, a Moroccan chickpea stew with basmati rice and a rich mushroom risotto with truffle oil. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2025

Best Takeout Dupe: Royal Hyderabadi Biryani Kit Restaurant-style biryani for a fraction of the price: Add sautéed protein and veggies to the kit’s long grain white basmati rice, biryani paste, and whole spices. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bāsmatī kind of rice, literally, something fragrant

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for basmati rice

• advice
• allspice
• concise
• device
• entice
• excise
• fordyce
• precise
• suffice
• dice
• feis
• gneiss