Basmati Rice: The fragrant delight from the Himalayas
Basmati rice, a genuine natural product, is grown exclusively in northern India and Pakistan. At the foot of the Himalayas, this rice thrives under ideal climatic conditions, which give it its unmistakable aroma. In Ayurveda, it is considered "the sweet-smelling one" and is highly valued for its positive effect on all three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha).
origin and cultivation
Basmati rice comes from the region at the foot of the Himalayas and has been cultivated in northern India and Pakistan for centuries. Its delicate, floral aroma and light consistency make it an indispensable ingredient in Indian cuisine.
Nutritional Values and Health
Basmati rice is particularly wholesome, easy to digest and very nutritious. With its excellent nutritional values, it supplies the body with valuable fiber, complex carbohydrates and proteins. Due to its properties, it is often used in Ayurvedic nutrition.
Nutritional information per 100 g
- Energy: 1540 kJ / 363 kcal
- Fat: 1.2 g
- of which saturated fatty acids: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 9.3 g
- Salt: < 0.05 g
preparation recommendation
To develop the full flavour of the basmati rice, wash the rice under running water and cook it in twice the amount of water with a little salt, preferably Himalayan salt, for about 10 minutes. Then cover the rice and leave to swell for 10 minutes. The rice becomes particularly tasty if you add a spoonful of ghee (clarified butter fat).
storage
Basmati rice should be stored dry and cool to preserve its full flavor.
Available in the Mana Shop.
Content: 1 kg
Ingredients: Basmati rice*
*from controlled organic cultivation
