ABOUT

Basmati rice with its thin, fine grains is the ideal variety to use. Ghee is butter that has been slowly melted so that the milk solids and golden liquid have been separated and can be used in place of vegetable oil to yield a more authentic taste.Basmati is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice which is traditionally grown in India, Pakistan and Nepal.According to the Indian Government agency APEDA, a rice variety is eligible to be called Basmati if it has a minimum average precooked milled rice length of 6.61 mm and average precooked milled rice breadth of up to 2 mm, among other parameters.

Basmati is gluten-free and low in fat. It contains all eight essential amino acids, folic acid, and is very low in sodium and has no cholesterol. Basmati has a low to medium glycemic index, meaning that energy is released at a slower, steadier rate leading to a more balanced level of energy.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS (100 G OF EDIBLE PORTION)

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Diabetes-Friendly: People with diabetes are supposed to say goodbye to their favorite pasta and rice. Although, here is a good news for those diagnosed with diabetes. According to the Diabetes Association of Canada, Basmati rice has a way lower glycemic index than any other rice. The low glycemic index is essential for people with diabetes. The good amount of fiber, starchy carbs, amylase, and protein in basmati rice makes it low on the glycemic index. It does not increase the blood sugars, which means lower insulin responses within a meal.
• Healthy Heart: Basmati rice has lower saturated fats content which makes it a healthy option for your heart. However, the unsaturated fats present in Basmati rice have less bad cholesterol and it prevents clotting. Moreover, a high amount of fiber provides a healthy cardiovascular system.
• Support Weight Loss: It is a well-known belief that rice is your biggest enemy for weight loss. However, basmati rice, particularly boiled one, can actually benefit in your weight loss attempts. It’s good for dieting and maintaining a healthy weight because of its fiber content. Fiber breaks down in the body slowly, controls your appetite and makes you feel fuller for a long time. Moreover, it has a high amount of amylose, a type of carbohydrate that is more difficult for the body to digest.
• Controls Blood Pressure: Regular consumption of brown basmati rice can help people diagnosed with hypertension. This variety of rice contains a high amount of magnesium and potassium which helps in reducing the blood pressure.
• Aids Digestion: Again, the soluble fiber present in basmati rice helps in promoting the movement of material within your digestive system. A lower fiber diet is associated with the problem of constipation. Therefore, people suffering from digestive and constipation problems can benefit by including Basmati to their daily routine diet.

RECIPE AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE

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