Basmati Rice - White - Organic (Refillable Container)

Name: Basmati Rice - White - Organic (Refillable Container)
Brand: Tootsi
SKU: basmati-rice---white---organic-(refillable-container)1
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

$4⁴⁹

Size

750 ml jar (540g) Paper Bag (540g) Lrg Tub - 2.5kg

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Pickup and Delivery

When you check out, you'll be able to select a pickup day and time. If you prefer, we also deliver across London every Friday.

Return Container for Reuse

We charge a small deposit fee for each container used. Simply give them a rinse and return them and we'll give you your deposit back and wash and sanitize them for the next customer (and the next and the next).

Description

Did you know that the word ""basmati"" is derived from sanskrit word, meaning ""fragrant"" or ""full of aroma""? Basmati rice is also known as the ""queen of perfumed rice"" in some places. Basmati rice is native to India and Pakistan. White basmati is more refined, with the hull, bran, and germ removed. It has a pleasant aroma and a nutty flavour.

Here are some amazing health benefits that white basmati rice is said to possess:

Lower in calories and carbohydrates, but higher in magnesium, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, and phosphorus.
Lower in arsenic, a heavy metal that can be harmful to your health and increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Frequently enhanced with iron and B vitamins such as folic acid, thiamine, and niacin

White basmati rice is extremely versatile and can be found in a variety of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Western dishes. You can make aromatic biryanis, fried rice, plain rice, and pudding with them.

Our organically grown white basmati rice is free of hazardous pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

Cooking Instructions

Soak for 30 minutes before cooking. basmati rice cooks in a classic 2:1 ratio (2 cups rice to 1 cup of water) and cooks in approximately 15-20 minutes.