Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice

Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice – Premium Aged Basmati for Perfect Results

Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice is one of India’s most trusted premium basmati varieties — celebrated for its exceptional grain length, delicate natural aroma, and perfectly fluffy, non-sticky texture. Carefully sourced from the fertile foothills of the Himalayas — the traditional heartland of basmati cultivation — and aged to perfection, every grain of Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice elongates beautifully during cooking, delivering restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. Whether you are preparing a layered biryani, a fragrant pilaf, or simply steamed rice to accompany a curry, this is the rice that never lets you down.

Daawat is one of India’s most respected rice brands, with decades of expertise in sourcing, ageing, and milling premium basmati. The ‘Green’ range represents their extra-long grain selection — grains that measure significantly longer than standard basmati varieties and elongate up to twice their original length when cooked. Available in a 5kg pack for everyday family use and a 20kg sack for larger households or catering needs, Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice is now available at DesiBasket for delivery across Germany and Europe.

Benefits

• Extra-long grain length – Grains elongate up to twice their original size when cooked, creating an impressive, restaurant-quality presentation.
• Authentic basmati aroma – A naturally fragrant rice that fills the kitchen with a warm, nutty scent as it cooks.
• Perfectly non-sticky texture – Grains remain separate and fluffy after cooking — essential for biryani, pilaf, and fried rice.
• Aged to perfection – Traditional ageing process reduces moisture content, improving cooking characteristics and deepening flavour.
• 100% natural – No additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. Naturally gluten-free.
• Vegan & gluten-free – Suitable for a wide range of dietary needs.
• Available in 5kg and 20kg – Ideal for families, large households, and catering use.

Ingredients

Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice contains a single ingredient:

• 100% Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice – Sourced from the traditional basmati-growing belt of northern India (Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand), aged to reduce moisture and enhance cooking quality.

No additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. Naturally gluten-free. Please refer to the product packaging for the most up-to-date information.

Country of Origin

This product is grown and processed in India, in the traditional basmati-growing regions at the foothills of the Himalayas — including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. This geographical region produces basmati rice with a unique combination of soil, climate, and water conditions that cannot be replicated elsewhere, giving authentic Indian basmati its characteristic aroma, length, and texture. Daawat sources its rice directly from these regions and processes it in state-of-the-art milling facilities.

How to Cook

Absorption Method (Recommended)

1. Rinse 1 cup of Daawat Green Basmati Extra Long Rice under cold water 2–3 times until the water runs clear.
2. Soak in cold water for 20–30 minutes — this helps the grains elongate fully during cooking.
3. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a heavy-bottomed pot.
4. Add 1.5 cups of fresh water per cup of rice, a pinch of salt, and a teaspoon of ghee or oil (optional).
5. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to the lowest setting.
6. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid.
7. Remove from heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff gently with a fork and serve.

For Biryani and Pilaf

1. Rinse and soak the rice as above.
2. Parboil in plenty of salted boiling water for 6–8 minutes until approximately 70% cooked.
3. Drain immediately and use in your layered biryani or pilaf recipe, finishing the cooking in the dum (sealed pot) method.

Rice Cooker Method

1. Rinse and soak the rice as above.
2. Use a 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio in your rice cooker.
3. Select the white rice or basmati setting if available.
4. Allow to steam for 5 minutes after the cooking cycle completes before opening the lid.

Tips for Best Results

• Always rinse to remove surface starch — this is the key to fluffy, separate grains.
• Soaking for 20–30 minutes maximises grain elongation.
• Avoid stirring during cooking to prevent breaking the delicate long grains.
• Use a heavy-bottomed pot with a tight lid to trap steam evenly.