Basmati Rice:
The best known variety of Long grain rice is Basmati which is sometimes also called Price of Rice. This variety is mainly originated from Pakistan and India. Pakistan is one of the leading supplier of basmati rice in the world. Basmati rice is very popular in Pakistan due to its pleasant and sweet smell. Basmati is considered to be the finest quality rice in the world. Pakistan has been exporting basmati rice in bulk quantity and this export has a great contribution in Pakistan's Economy.
Basmati rice is mainly available in white creamy color and also available in brown. The grain of basmati rice is 6 to 7.5mm long. Properly aged grain of rice must reduce the content of moisture to acquire the perfect taste and smell.
Pakistani government should promote our farmers to harvest good quality basmati rice to be used for domestic use as well as to export it to the different regions of the world.