Important Question for DeposetheBoyKing

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

What brand of basmati rice do you guys buy in your house?

I'm currently going with Kohinoor, comes in a blue bag. There's a little Indian grocery like a block from me. I asked the proprietor for recommendation, asked what they cooked in their own house and they said this brand.

I figured they're on the up and up since it's not the most expensive brand in the store, and they could easily have steered me that way.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

1. We really don't have any favorites

I do like the Zebra brand, but I think they're probably all good. I think even the basmati rice sold at Costco must be good; I always see "Desi" people buying it! Make sure to let it soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

2. Thanks, I haven't been soaking it, comes out okay anyway. I'll try it.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

3. Good.

It fluffs up really nicely when you soak it!

[yellowdogintexas]

4. I never soak mine, either. I got elephant brand last time.

I usually buy about 10 pounds at a time, and store it in a big Tupperware canister.

I love that stuff though.

I will be cooking some tomorrow night when I make a nice stirfry