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Basmati Rice

By Petrina Verma Sarkar, About.com

Definition: A variety of long-grained Indian rice that gives off a lovely fragrance when cooked. Rice dishes like pilafs and biryanis, cooked on special occasions, are moslty made with Basmati Rice.
Pronunciation: Baas-muhtee

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