Brown Basmati Rice

Brown rice is a nutritional rock star in the rice family, as it retains more fibre and minerals than white rice. Basmati rice, the ‘prince of rice’ is a pantry staple in Afghan food. Like other rice varieties, it is available in various forms, from brown to white, depending on the degree of processing it has been subjected to. Aged (or ‘classic’) basmati rice has been matured for 1–2 years, intensifying the flavour and resulting in a lighter and fluffier steamed rice.