basmati rice
noun
bas·ma·ti rice
ˌbäz-ˈmä-tē- 
ˌbäs-,
also ˌbaz-,
ˌbas-
: a cultivated aromatic long-grain rice originating in southern Asia
called also basmati
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Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice and lemon wedges on the side.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024
All of these East African dishes will be served with basmati rice.
—Katherine Loren, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice and lemon wedges on the side.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The most popular menu items here include the chicken shawarma sandwich, hummus, falafel, basmati rice, lamb kebab platter, garlic labneh and spicy potato dishes.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2024
All of these East African dishes will be served with basmati rice.
—Katherine Loren, Journal Sentinel, 2 July 2024
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“Basmati rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basmati%20rice. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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