More Than Biryani: 5 Innovative Everyday Recipes with Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice

Hello, fellow food lovers!

And with us, likely, you have a bag of Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice in your pantry. And of course, it is a special occasion only with many of us; it mostly only comes out when there is a fantastic, fragrant biryani on the menu. Although there is nothing wrong with that (a good biryani is a masterpiece!), we at Kuber Agro, the proud parent company of Oscar Basmati Rice, would like to tell you a little secret: it is not just a special occasion grain. It’s an everyday hero!

It is highly versatile due to its non-sticky texture, subtle aroma, and gorgeous extra long grain Basmati rice. We have compiled five of our favorite, simple, long-grain, and even delicious recipes showing that we can make rice a main dish of your weeknight meals, not only your weekend feast.

1. The Speedy Lemon-Herb Pilaf

It does not take much time to transform a side dish into a fancy one. Boil meals, Boil your long grain Basmati rice, and then all you need to do is to add it to a lot of fresh lemon juice, rice squeezer, some lemon zest, parsley (chopped), and a pat of butter. The grains are separated, and thus it is a perfect light companion to grilled chicken or fish. It is sunny, cool, separated, and so fast.

2. Basmati Rice Tabbouleh

We are not using the standard bulgur anymore, but we are replacing it with a more airy and scentful grain. Pre-cook the rice, allow it to cool off, and then add tomatoes, cucumbers, TONS of fresh mint and parsley, and lemon-olive oil dressing. This creates a gluten-free, hearty, and satisfying parsley salad, which is ideal for meal prepping.

3. Breakfast Bowl: Savory Basmati.

You know, rice is not necessarily a dinner meal. We believe that it is time to make a savory change. Prepare your Basmati rice normally for meal prepping. Normally, then add an egg, which is either fried or soft-boiled, sautéed spinach, or sautéed mushrooms, and drizzle with soy sauce or chili oil. It makes a nice, nutritious morning meal, and it is a terrific thing to do with the old stuff!

4. Fried Rice, Simple Mushrooms, Rice, Simple Stir-Fried Rice (The Better Takeout)

Also leftover cold extra long rice, simple long grain Basmati rice is the friend of your life when you are in need of Chinese takeout but you want it prepared at your house. This is because of its low moisture content that does not make it mushy during stir-frying. It can be tossed with a few frozen peas, carrots, your favorite protein, Chinese, and an easy sauce made of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. It is simple and quick, Ginger, and it certainly fills the bill.

5. Basmati Rice Pudding (Kheer) Base.

Although a lot of older recipes use short-grain rice that is usually starchy, Oscar Basmati Rice in your milk pudding (also known as Kheer) imparts an amazing fragrance into the dish. Cook the rice until creamy by simmering it in milk, sugar, cardamom, and a pinch of saffron. This dessert is taken to a different level with the merry taste of the Basmati, which is nutty and light.

Key Takeaways

These suggestions should encourage you to grab your bag of Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice more frequently. It serves as a canvas for creativity rather than merely a base for biryani! Oscar Basmati Rice promises to be easy to use and adaptable and consistently offer its distinctive scent.

What are you preparing with your Basmati tonight? Don’t wait for a particular occasion.