Organic Basmati Brown Rice 1kg

Dhatu Organic Brown Basmati Rice: Aromatic, Whole and UnpolishedBasmati is one of the most loved long-grain aromatic rices — its extraordinary fragrance, slender grains and elongation on cooking make it the preferred rice of biryanis, pulaos and pilaf across the subcontinent and beyond.

Dhatu's Brown Basmati goes further: it is aged Basmati delivered completely unpolished, with its bran and germ intact — giving you the iconic aroma and flavour of Basmati with the full nutritional profile of a whole grain.The Basmati difference: The word "Basmati" comes from the Sanskrit "Vasmati" — meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic." The fragrance comes from a naturally occurring aromatic compound called 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP), which is present in Basmati rice at concentrations up to 12 times higher than in ordinary rice.

This compound cannot be artificially added — it is genetically inherent to true Basmati varieties grown in the Himalayan foothills.Whole Grain vs. White Basmati — Why It Matters Brown Basmati has about 4x more fibre than white Basmati, because the bran is kept Brown Basmati retains its bran layer — rich in magnesium, B vitamins, zinc and antioxidant compounds Brown Basmati has about 3x more magnesium than white Basmati The aroma is identical — the 2-AP fragrance compound is in the grain itself, not the bran Product Highlights Single ingredient: Organic Brown Basmati Rice Certified organic — sourced from the Himalayan foothills belt, NPOP certified Aged for at least 1 year post-harvest — ageing deepens aroma, reduces stickiness and improves elongation Extra-long grain: individual grains elongate to 2–2.5x their original length on cooking Whole grain: bran and germ fully intact No fortification, bleaching or chemical treatment Naturally gluten-free Cooking Brown BasmatiWash: Rinse gently 2–3 times. Soak: Soak in cold water for 30–45 minutes — this activates the grain and shortens cook time significantly. Cook: 1:2 rice:water ratio.

Bring to boil, add a pinch of salt, reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly and cook 30–35 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 10 minutes — do not open the lid during this resting phase.

Fluff gently with a fork.Tip: For biryani, parboil the soaked brown Basmati for 12–15 minutes, drain to 70% cooked, then layer and dum-cook for 20 minutes. The result is individually separated, fragrant grains — the hallmark of a great biryani.Ideal PairingsChicken or mutton biryani · Matar pulao · Dal makhani with jeera rice · Khichdi · Curd rice · Tahdig (Persian crispy rice) · Steamed with ghee and cardamom · Thai-style fried rice (the long grain doesn't clump)About Dhatu OrganicsDhatu sources Basmati exclusively from certified organic farms in the traditional Basmati-growing belt — Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand.

We never blend rice varieties or add fragrance. What you get is 100% certified organic aged Brown Basmati, packed at its freshest.