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
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His dish has a pineapple coconut stock holding scallops, mussels, prawns and crawfish, with basmati rice and an avocado créme.
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Orange, yellow, and black turbans dot the crowded lot, as Sikh volunteers dish out hot chickpea curry and basmati rice and cups of steaming chai.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
The biryani dishes, spicy proteins with basmati rice, might be among the best in Nashville.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 Mar. 2024
Tilda, a brand known for its premium basmati rice, has been a staple in households worldwide for decades.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
Orange, yellow, and black turbans dot the crowded lot, as Sikh volunteers dish out hot chickpea curry and basmati rice and cups of steaming chai.
—Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Jan. 2025
The biryani dishes, spicy proteins with basmati rice, might be among the best in Nashville.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 13 Mar. 2024
Tilda, a brand known for its premium basmati rice, has been a staple in households worldwide for decades.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Basmati rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basmati%20rice. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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