Essa Basmati rice 1 kg

✨ Essa Basmati Rice 1 kg for fragrant, fluffy everyday cooking

Basmati is loved for its naturally aromatic fragrance and light, fluffy texture. Essa Basmati Rice is a reliable pantry staple when you want grains that stay separate and pair beautifully with richly spiced dishes.

Use it as the base for curries, lentil dishes, and pilafs, or keep it simple as a fragrant side. For best results, rinse the rice until the water runs clearer, then cook gently so the long grains can fully lengthen and stay tender.

✅ Key features

• Naturally aromatic long-grain rice that cooks up light and fluffy
• Great match for saucy dishes because the grains stay separate instead of turning sticky
• Rinsing before cooking helps reduce excess surface starch for a cleaner, more delicate texture
• Ideal for batch-cooking: the fragrance and texture hold up well for next-day meals
• Versatile base for both mild and boldly spiced cuisines from Pakistan and India

🍽️ How to use

• Serve with classic curries like Rogan Josh, where fluffy rice balances rich sauce
• Make a comforting one-pot khichdi with lentils, gentle spices, and a spoon of ghee
• Turn leftovers into quick fried rice with onions, peas, and a pinch of whole spices
• Use for pulao: toast whole spices first, then simmer the rice for extra aroma
• Pair with grilled meats or roasted vegetables and a yogurt-based sauce for an easy dinner

👩‍🍳 Try our original recipes

• Indian Khichdi (Rice & Lentil Comfort Bowl) – Easy One-Pot Recipe
  Khichdi is India’s classic “comfort in a bowl”: rice and lentils gently cooked with warming spices until soft, nourishing, and easy to digest.
• Rogan Josh (Kashmiri Lamb Curry) – A Rich, Aromatic Classic
  Rogan Josh is a deep-red, gently spiced curry traditionally associated with Kashmir.
• Recipe for Rajma Pulao
  Rajma Pulao is a traditional Indian delicacy with a modern twist.

🧾 Nutrition facts

Energy (kJ)- 1505 kJ

Energy (kcal)- 355 kcal

Fat- 1 g of which saturated 0.2 g

Carbohydrates- 77 g of which sugars 0.5 g

Protein- 8.5 g

Salt- 0 g

✨ Final touch

Did you know basmati grains can lengthen noticeably during cooking, which is why gentle simmering helps keep them intact?