Published May 30, 2023
Basmati has always been a wholesome meal for Indians. It is rich in aroma and has a unique texture. The longest rice grain is available in 5 different varieties. Let’s unleash.
Pusa 1401 is a strong-yielding semi-dwarf variety. It features attractive and aromatic medium-sized grains. This variety takes approximately 150 days to mature.
Also known as Muchal Basmati, this Basmati Rice has a long-tipped point. Slender in form, these are soft to the palate and are usually used for cooking Biryani and Pilaf.
This variety possesses extra-long rice grains and a pleasant aroma. When cooked, the kernel’s volume expansion is 4 times its normal size. It is also known for easy digestibility.
Pusa 834 paddy seeds have high-grade premium organic properties. It has a bland flavour and is bigger and rounder than other rice varieties.
Pusa Basmati 1121 has evolved through hybridization over a long breeding process. It is a semi-dwarf variety with a 110 to 120 cm height and a seed maturity of 140–145 days.