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 · Al Mukaram
1121 is a basmati variety grown across the rice belt of Punjab. It is known for one thing above all: grain length. Raw 1121 grains are typically over 8 mm, and they can almost double in length when cooked, which is why it has become the preferred basmati for biryani, pulao and restaurant service.
What 'Kainat' means
Kainat is the trade name used in Pakistan for the 1121 variety. On a bag, '1121 Kainat' tells a buyer exactly which grain is inside. Our two products are both 1121 Kainat: one milled as white basmati, one parboiled as sella.
How it cooks
1121 Kainat Basmati cooks soft, fluffy and separate with a natural aroma. 1121 Kainat Sella is parboiled before milling, so the grain is firmer, golden in colour and holds its shape through long cooking and reheating.
Who buys it
- Caterers and biryani houses who need grains that stay separate in large pots
- Importers in the Gulf, Europe and North America who sell under their own retail brands
- Retailers who want a premium basmati their customers recognise by name
If you are choosing between the two, read our guide to sella versus white basmati, or send us an enquiry with your quantity and destination.