Basmatireis

basmati rice

noun bas-MAH-tee-rice Rare

Origin: from Hindi bāsmatī (fragrant)

Usage Note

Basmatireis is the aromatic long-grain rice from India and Pakistan, distinguished by its popcorn-like fragrance when cooking. Preferred with Indian curries and Persian dishes. The grains elongate significantly when cooked.

Examples

"Zum Hähnchencurry passt Basmatireis am besten."

Natural Translation

Basmati rice goes best with chicken curry.

Literal Translation

To the chicken-curry fits basmati-rice the best.

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