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Guides on basmati varieties, cooking, storage and importing rice from Pakistan.

Basmati · Varieties

What is 1121 Kainat basmati rice?

1121 is the world's longest basmati grain. Here is what the name means, how it cooks, and why exporters and caterers ask for it by number.

3 October 2026 · 4 min read

Sella · Cooking · Buying guide

Both come from the same paddy. The difference is parboiling, and it changes colour, texture, cooking time and what each rice is best for.

3 October 2026 · 5 min read

Cooking

Five steps that work for any extra long grain basmati, plus the two mistakes that make rice sticky.

3 October 2026 · 4 min read

Export · Buying guide

Pack sizes, container loads, documents and lead times. What to ask a Pakistani rice mill before you place your first order.

3 October 2026 · 6 min read

Storage · Quality

Basmati is one of the few foods that improves with age. Here is how ageing works and how to keep rice at its best at home or in a warehouse.

3 October 2026 · 3 min read

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