Basmati

This is a long-grained, needle-shaped rice used in Indian cooking. It has a light, dry texture and is lightly perfumed. The grains are fluffy and stay separate when cooked, as well as elongating. These are ideal rices for Middle Eastern pilaffs, and north Indian pulaos and biryani. Basmati is sold as Punni, Dehra Dun, Jeera-Sali or Delhi.