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Basmati rice can be cooked in an amazing variety of ways. Usually this kind of rice is used to cook special saffron infused pulao, biryani and sweet rice pudding with fruits, milk and speckled with a dash of ghee. It can also be combined with beans, nuts, cottage cheese, and vegetables for wholesome and nutritious dishes. Rice can also be spiced with a variety of herbs such as basil, cardamom, fennel, etc. Basmati rice is not one for everyday eating but for special occasions and generally families in India treat themselves with basmati every weekend.

What one doesn’t realize is the amazing properties of basmati rice in balancing doshas. It is specifically evident in the case of Kapha and Pitta dosha. Rice is the most nourishing and easy to digest. It offers more calories with less effort from the point of view of the digestive tracts. While in the West, brown rice is known for health reasons due to its bran and fiber content, Ayurveda advises long-grained and aromatic basmati rice. It is pure and nutritious while balancing physiology. Basmati rice builds body tissue and is very rich in prana or vital bio-energy. In fact plain rice is a good snack too and doesn’t really disturb the inner digestive fires. It is a valuable food for those recovering from an illness and a basis of Samsarjana Karma.

Right about now, you might be thinking to yourself. Is white rice fattening or is brown rice fattening? Which is healthier, Rice or Chapati? Could boiled rice be fattening? Here is the answer to all your questions:

Rice is rich in carbohydrates and is good for instant energy. It has advantages and disadvantages along, but it can be made healthy with a few variations.

Rice is not fattening if you eat it in a small portion. In fact it is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

The not so healthy side of white rice in particular, is its high glycemic index that increases the blood sugar level in the body therefore not recommended for people with sugar problems.

Besides rice when eaten as fried rice or with other fattening food is fattening and eating excess of it will add a few pounds.

So, it is not only the calories you should really worry about while consuming rice. There are numerous factors that matters such as glycemic index, its fiber content, type of cooking and of course its portions.

GOLDGRAIN Traditional Aromatic Basmati:

Aromatic with light & fluffy texture

Extra long

High Amylose content