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

Examples of basmati rice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Get The Recipe 39 of 60 Southwest Chicken Tortillas Ready in 30 minutes Use microwaveable basmati rice, pre-shredded Mexican cheese, and rotisserie chicken to make these chicken tortillas in a flash. —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

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bāsmatī kind of rice, literally, something fragrant

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above