Basmati Rice
Basmati Rice
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About Basmati Rice
About Basmati Rice
Basmati rice is a light fluffy grain with a mild nutty taste and aroma. It is easy to digest and has a low glycemic index compared to other varieties, making it a healthy and balanced choice for your Ayurvedic pantry. This versatile grain mixes well with a variety of veggies, sauces, and spices.
- Quick and easy to cook
- Low glycemic index
- Perfect for kitchari
How To Use
How To Use
Soak rice 1–4 hours.** Drain and rinse. Combine rice and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until done, about 20 minutes.
**If using unsoaked rice, increase cooking time and water.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Serving Size: ½ cup
Servings Per Container: 15
Ingredients: Basmati Rice+.
+Certified Organic
This product is organically grown and processed in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP).
This item contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Ayurvedic Energetics:
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (action): slightly cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
- Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas
- "This rice cooks up perfectly every time and has the best flavor! I've tried many different brands and none can compare." —Leanne M.
- "I love rice, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this rice- kinda obsessed with it, really. The texture and aroma are top notch." —Gina H.
THE ROYAL GRAIN
Basmati rice is one of the staples of Indian cooking and an Ayurvedic diet. Often called “the queen of fragrance” or “the perfumed one,” basmati rice boasts a delicious flavor and aroma that has been favored historically by emperors and praised by poets for hundreds of years.
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Cruelty Free
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Vegan
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Gluten Free
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Non Gmo
KITCHARI & MORE
Basmati rice is one of the main ingredients used in kitchari, a flavorful, soupy stew commonly used in cleansing, along with yellow mung dal and our Kitchari Spice Mix. An easy to digest plant-based source of protein, kitchari is ideal for periods of cleansing as well as a healthy, balancing meal anytime.
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Sustainably Sourced
Environmentally responsible practices support the long term well-being of the plants and ecosystems we source from.
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Certified Organic
Organic herbs are grown with the use of renewable resources, contributing to both individual and planetary health.
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Fairly Traded
Equitable supply chains ensure the social and economic well-being of our small farmers, producers, and suppliers.