Whats the difference between rice & Basmati rice?
Basmati is the name given to certain rice varieties grown exclusively in the Himalayan foothills in north-west India and Pakistan. The rice, which has grown in popularity in the UK during the past 10 years, has a distinctive aroma and its cooked grains have a characteristic elongated shape. But the term ‘Basmati’ is not protected in law. Enforcement bodies try to ensure terms such as this are not misused.
