RICE (CHAWAL): Basmati, one of the
most coveted varieties of rice in the
world, means “fragrant” in Sanskrit. Its
grains are thin and slender, and it tastes
delicious when paired with Indian
curries. I’ve actually visited a rice mill
in Punjab and stood under the rice as it
poured into a giant pile from an
overhead chute. As more and more
people today opt for the nutritional
benefits of brown rice, you can now find
many brown basmati options that taste
and cook better than the varieties offered
in years past. Though I love the taste of
white basmati rice, I use brown basmati
as my everyday go-to and keep the white
