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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Like beef, rice sold in the U.S. is domestically produced, but nearly a third is imported, primarily jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India, the USDA states.
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Although most rice sold in the U.S. is domestically produced, nearly a third is imported, mainly jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Lunch: salad with greens, basmati rice, avocado, falafel, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and hummus.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
Although most rice sold in the U.S. is domestically produced, nearly a third is imported, mainly jasmine rice from Thailand and basmati rice from India.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
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
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“Basmati rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basmati%20rice. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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