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Types of Rice in India and Their Best Cooking Uses .

Rice changes from one recipe to another. Long-grain rice is commonly selected for biryani and pulao, while medium-grain varieties are often used for everyday meals, curd rice and simple rice preparations. Choosing the right variety helps match the grain, cooking method and final presentation to the dish. Extra-Long Basmati Rice Extra-long Basmati Rice is commonly used for: Biryani Pulao Jeera rice Fried rice Festive rice dishes Rinse the rice gently and soak it before cooking when the recipe requires separate grains. Water quantity and cooking time should be adjusted according to the pack directions and cooking method. Premium and Supreme Basmati Rice Premium, Supreme and Super Basmati Rice are different product categories offered for household rice preparations. They may be used in pulao, steamed rice, jeera rice and family meals. Customers should compare pack information, grain appearance and intended recipe before choosing. Natural Aroma Basmati Rice Natural Aroma Basmati Rice is intended for recipes where the rice itself remains a noticeable part of the dish, including plain steamed rice, pulao and traditional rice combinations. Avoid adding too many strong ingredients when the purpose is to keep the rice flavour central to the recipe. Golden Sella Rice Golden Sella is a parboiled rice with a golden appearance. It is commonly used for biryani, pulao, catering preparations and large family meals. It usually requires proper soaking and measured cooking. Follow the preparation directions provided on the product pack. White Sella Rice White Sella Rice is another parboiled rice variety. It can be used for biryani, pulao and other long-grain rice dishes. Golden Sella and White Sella differ in appearance and processing. The choice depends on the recipe and the presentation preferred. Brown Rice Brown Rice retains its outer bran layer, giving it a different colour and texture from white rice. It generally requires a separate cooking approach and should not automatically be cooked using the same water ratio as white Basmati Rice. Follow the pack directions and adjust according to whether a pressure cooker, pot or rice cooker is being used. Sona Masoori Rice Sona Masoori is a medium-grain rice commonly used in everyday Indian meals. It can be served with dal, sambhar, rasam, kadhi and vegetable curries. It is also used in lemon rice, tamarind rice and curd rice preparations. Kolam Rice Kolam Rice is used for everyday steamed rice, khichdi and regional household preparations. Its grain size and cooked appearance differ from long-grain Basmati Rice. A Simple Rice Selection Guide Choose extra-long Basmati for biryani and presentation-focused dishes. Select Golden or White Sella for recipes that traditionally use parboiled rice. Use Sona Masoori or Kolam for regular meals and regional rice preparations. Brown Rice should be cooked according to its specific pack instructions. Explore the Dinesh Flour Mills Rice Collection Dinesh Flour Mills offers Best Basmati 1-Inch Long Rice, Premium Basmati Rice, Natural Aroma Basmati Rice, Supreme Basmati Rice, Super Basmati Rice, Golden Sella Rice, White Sella Rice, Brown Rice, Sona Masoori Rice, Kolam Rice and Parmal Rice.