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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This vegan and gluten-free version can be served as a condiment, side, or even the main event alongside fluffy basmati rice or warm roti.
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
For lunch, the model sometimes had turkey or chicken with basmati rice, stir-fry vegetables and salad dressed with olive oil.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
Yellow squash is split, filled with basmati rice flavored with warm spices and raisins, and finished with labneh kisses and a flower that dresses up the dish like a boutonniere.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Southwest Chicken Tortillas Use microwaveable basmati rice, pre-shredded Mexican cheese, and rotisserie chicken to make these chicken tortillas in a flash.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
Serve over a bed of basmati rice or shred the meat for tacos.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
Long grain rices such as basmati rice or jasmine rice tend to be used in dishes such as Indian or Thai curries, as well as in Mexican cuisine, while medium and short grain rices tend to be used in East Asian cuisines, as well as in American-style Chinese food, Italian risottos, and in sushi.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 July 2022
Another great dish inspired by India was the Spicy Tikka Chicken tacos ($4.75), with a generous cargo of fried tenders doused in a creamy and tangy tikka masala sauce piled on a bed of aromatic basmati rice laced with cilantro, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2021
At Wednesday’s drive-thru, Shaista Mohammed helps lead a team of female volunteers, all wearing head coverings known as hijab, in handing out meals of tandoori chicken, chickpeas, dates and basmati rice from the Kabob Hut in Catonsville to the motorists rolling through.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, 16 Apr. 2021
Saveur Editors, Saveur, 14 Feb. 2024
For lunch, the model sometimes had turkey or chicken with basmati rice, stir-fry vegetables and salad dressed with olive oil.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
Yellow squash is split, filled with basmati rice flavored with warm spices and raisins, and finished with labneh kisses and a flower that dresses up the dish like a boutonniere.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
Southwest Chicken Tortillas Use microwaveable basmati rice, pre-shredded Mexican cheese, and rotisserie chicken to make these chicken tortillas in a flash.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
Serve over a bed of basmati rice or shred the meat for tacos.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
Long grain rices such as basmati rice or jasmine rice tend to be used in dishes such as Indian or Thai curries, as well as in Mexican cuisine, while medium and short grain rices tend to be used in East Asian cuisines, as well as in American-style Chinese food, Italian risottos, and in sushi.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 July 2022
Another great dish inspired by India was the Spicy Tikka Chicken tacos ($4.75), with a generous cargo of fried tenders doused in a creamy and tangy tikka masala sauce piled on a bed of aromatic basmati rice laced with cilantro, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2021
At Wednesday’s drive-thru, Shaista Mohammed helps lead a team of female volunteers, all wearing head coverings known as hijab, in handing out meals of tandoori chicken, chickpeas, dates and basmati rice from the Kabob Hut in Catonsville to the motorists rolling through.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, baltimoresun.com, 16 Apr. 2021
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