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basmati rice

рис басмати

Meaning of basmati rice

fragrant long rice

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EN-UK/ˈbæsməti raɪs/
EN-US/ˈbɑsmɑti raɪs/
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basmati rice with Russian translation

basmati rice usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

I love the aroma of basmati rice cooking on the stove.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

Basmati rice is great with spicy curries.

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basmati rice belongs to the topic "Cereals and Legumes". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

basmati rice巴斯马蒂米
apple苹果
butter黄油
chicken鸡肉
chopped切碎的
cooked煮熟的
frozen冷冻的

basmati rice synonyms

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brown basmati
Wholegrain (brown) version of basmati — same variety but unmilled, nuttier flavor and different texture.
sella (parboiled) basmati
Parboiled (sella) basmati: basmati rice that has been parboiled, changing texture and cooking properties.
aged basmati
Basmati that has been aged to concentrate flavor and change texture; a quality/process distinction rather than a different species.
Pusa basmati
A specific cultivar/strain of basmati (Pusa); a named variety within the basmati group.
long-grain rice
A broader category that includes basmati but also many other long-grain rices; less specific.
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brown basmati

Wholegrain (brown) version of basmati — same variety but unmilled, nuttier flavor and different texture.

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Brown basmati takes longer to cook than white basmati.

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sella (parboiled) basmati

Parboiled (sella) basmati: basmati rice that has been parboiled, changing texture and cooking properties.

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Sella basmati is popular for biryanis because it stays separate when cooked.

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aged basmati

Basmati that has been aged to concentrate flavor and change texture; a quality/process distinction rather than a different species.

C1Rarely

Aged basmati is prized for its pronounced aroma and fluffier grains.

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Pusa basmati

A specific cultivar/strain of basmati (Pusa); a named variety within the basmati group.

C1Rarely

Pusa basmati is widely grown in certain regions of India and sold under that name.

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A broader category that includes basmati but also many other long-grain rices; less specific.

C1Often

Use long-grain rice for pilaf or salads.

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basmati rice meaning: what does it mean?

fragrant long rice

basmati rice pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

basmati rice is pronounced as /ˈbæsməti raɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

basmati rice definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I love the aroma of basmati rice cooking on the stove. Translation: Обожаю аромат риса басмати, когда он варится на плите.

Is basmati rice part of Cereals & legumes vocabulary?

Yes, basmati rice (рис басмати) can be learned in the Cereals & legumes topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is basmati rice part of Food vocabulary?

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