--- product_id: 17855984 title: "Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free" brand: "pride of india" price: "₨858" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/17855984-pride-of-india-extra-long-indian-basmati-rice-1-5 store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Naturally aged 2 years for rich aroma Extra-long grains for perfect fluff Versatile & easy stovetop or Instant Pot cooking Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free **Brand:** pride of india **Price:** ₨858 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌟 Elevate your meals with the royal aroma and fluff of authentic Himalayan basmati! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free by pride of india - **How much does it cost?** ₨858 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/17855984-pride-of-india-extra-long-indian-basmati-rice-1-5) ## Best For - pride of india enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pride of india brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Aged to Perfection:** Two years of natural aging intensifies aroma and flavor, delivering gourmet results every time. - • **Everyday Luxury Staple:** From festive feasts to quick weeknight dinners, this rice adapts seamlessly to your lifestyle. - • **Pure & Clean Ingredients:** Vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO, with no artificial additives—just authentic Himalayan valley basmati. - • **Effortless Cooking Mastery:** Simple stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot prep means flawless rice without the guesswork. - • **Restaurant-Quality Grain Expansion:** Experience extra-long, thin grains that stay fluffy and separate, elevating every biryani and curry. ## Overview Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice is a premium, naturally aged (2 years) long-grain rice grown in the Himalayan valleys. Known for its rich aroma, extra-long fluffy grains, and restaurant-quality texture, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. Perfectly suited for biryani, pilaf, and everyday meals, it cooks easily on stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot, making gourmet Indian dining accessible at home. ## Description Basmati rice is well known for its fragrance and structure. It is often called royal among rices and is a chef’s delight. Pride Of India brings to you our Extra Long Indian Premium White Basmati Rice in various packages according to your needs. Our organically grown food and herbal products from India enhance the overall health of the human body. We source all our ingredients from farms directly to preserve the quality, as well as the freshness of all our products. We value sustainable farming and aim to build a community through our company that benefits the entire ecosystem and can give back to the world in the smallest ways. Pride Of India Extra Long Indian Premium White Basmati Rice makes dishes that you will never forget. Our organic rice can simply be boiled in a pressure cooker or microwave oven and combined with your favorite curry to make the perfect Indian dish. If you want to add some flavor to your plain rice, here is how you can do it - Rinse the rice, drain the water and set it aside. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pan or wok and add 1 whole bayleaf, 1-inch cinnamon bark, 4-5 cloves to it. Once the cumin seeds start spluttering, add the drained rice to it. Sauté the rice for two minutes on a medium flame. Add two cups of water and salt to the rice and mix well. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes, till all the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked through. Top with chopped cilantro and serve hot with your favourite curry! ## Features - AUTHENTIC INDIAN BASMATI RICE, GROWN IN THE HIMALAYAN VALLEYS : Pride of India's basmati rice is cultivated in the fertile Himalayan valleys long associated with premium basmati, delivering the extra-long grains and naturally aromatic character customers expect from authentic Indian rice. It's the restaurant-quality experience customers specifically search for when they want rice that tastes like it came from an Indian kitchen — not a generic grocery jar. - NATURALLY AGED 2 YEARS FOR RICH FLAVOR & AROMA : This gourmet basmati undergoes a natural two-year aging process that deepens its aroma and enriches its flavor profile, the same reason experienced cooks seek out aged basmati over fresh-milled rice. Aging also improves grain separation and cooking performance, delivering a noticeably richer, more consistent result whether you're preparing a festive biryani or a simple weeknight side. - EXTRA LONG, THIN GRAINS THAT STAY FLUFFY : Watch each grain expand to an impressive extra-long, thin size when cooked, without clumping together, creating the light, fluffy texture that elevates biryani, pulao, pilaf, curry pairings, and fried rice alike. That signature grain expansion is exactly what distinct, non-sticky results in these dishes depend on — and it's the texture customers consistently describe as restaurant-quality. - A TRUE EVERYDAY PANTRY STAPLE, NOT JUST FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS : While it shines in festive biryani and pulao, this basmati is just as at home in weeknight curries, rice bowls, meal-prep containers, soups, stir-fries, and simple side dishes. Its versatility means one jar covers both your special-occasion cooking and your everyday dinner rotation, making it a practical staple for family meals throughout the week. - EASY TO COOK — STOVETOP, RICE COOKER, OR INSTANT POT : Whether you're a first-time basmati cook or a seasoned home chef, this rice is simple to prepare using your preferred method: stovetop, rice cooker, or Instant Pot. A light rinse before cooking, the right water ratio, and a short rest afterward are all it takes to get fluffy, separated grains — no special skills or guesswork required. - NATURALLY PURE & NONBIOENGINEERED : This basmati rice is vegan and gluten free, made with no artificial additives or preservatives, and meets the criteria for nonbioengineered grain foods. It's a clean, simple ingredient list that lets the naturally aromatic character of the rice come through in every dish — true to how basmati rice is meant to taste. - RESTAURANT-QUALITY RESULTS, RIGHT AT HOME : Bring the presentation and aroma of Indian restaurant dining straight to your own table. From the rich aroma that fills the kitchen while it cooks to the long, elegant grains on the plate, this rice turns everyday dinners into something special — and scales just as easily for entertaining guests or celebrating a family occasion. - WHY PRIDE OF INDIA : Pride of India is built on premium sourcing, naturally aged rice, and consistent quality customers can count on jar after jar. Every jar is carefully sealed to help preserve freshness, backed by a brand trusted for delivering an authentic Indian pantry experience — the reason so many customers return to this rice again and again. - BUILD YOUR COMPLETE PRIDE OF INDIA PANTRY : Pair this basmati with other Pride of India staples to create full, authentic Indian meals at home: Garam Masala for restaurant-style curry, Turmeric Powder for golden yellow rice, Cumin Seeds for classic Jeera Rice, Coriander Powder as a curry base, Chana Dal for a complete dal-and-rice meal, Kitchari Mix for a comforting one-pot meal, and Himalayan Pink Salt for everyday seasoning. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00RC7VZ12 | | Best Sellers Rank | #12 in Dried Basmati Rice | | Department | All Ages/Unisex | | Manufacturer | Pride Of India | | Product Dimensions | 6 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches; 1.63 pounds | | Units | 24 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pride Of India - **Item Package Quantity:** 1 - **Item Weight:** 26 Ounces - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Unit Count:** 24.0 Ounce ## Images ![Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ciaZC9IVL.jpg) ![Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lIi3fUmrL.jpg) ![Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wL93u3dUL.jpg) ![Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QkqyyzPZL.jpg) ![Pride of India Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice, 1.5 lb | Naturally Aged 2 Years, Premium Aromatic Long Grain Rice for Biryani, Pilaf, Curry Pairing | Fluffy Restaurant-Style Rice | Vegan, Gluten Free - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yp0TbGolL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Flavor Name, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: what is the nutritional content?** A: Approximate Nutrition per 100g of regular white long grain basmati rice:Energy 350Kcal approx.Carbohydrates 75-80g Protein 8-10g Fat 0.5g Dietary Fiber 2-3g Potassium 55-60mgSugars 0.0 Cholesterol 0.0Sodium 0.0 **Q: Is this rice unmilled?** A: Yes, brown rice is not milled in order to preserve the husk on the grains. **Q: Is the organic tricolor quinoa pre washed?** A: I only purchase the Basmati rice and I can tell you that there is NO other Basmati rice that can compete with its flavor. I have tried 5 other brands of Basmati and none are even close in flavor. I havenever tried the organic tricolor quinoa. **Q: Which are unpolished basmati rice?** A: Our basmati rice is unpolished. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Basmati Rice I've Had *by on Reviewed in the United States October 11, 2015* Everything it says it is. I was pleasantly surprized with everything about it... extra long grain like I like, cooks up just right (no unpleasant surprises), aroma is very nice (dinner guests love it).I have been using nothing but this rice for a couple of years, and frequently make it just to fill the kitchen with it's wonderful aroma; of course, I eat it too. Before experiencing this rice, I hardly ever ate rice; just wasn't my thing. Now, I prefer it to French fries or mashed potatoes.There is another product sold on Amazon by the same name and has the same packaging that has very poor reviews, and sells for less; weird. I have no idea what that's all about, but I can vouch for this particular one as being of high quality and value.RECIPE:Rice, Basmati... the better rice★★★★★Prep 30 mins ∙ Cook 15 mins ∙ Makes 3 cups cooked riceINGREDIENTS:1 cup Basmati Rice2 cups water½ tsp salt (or to taste)splash of oil or bit of butter⅛ tsp turmeric (optional)DIRECTIONS:Using a strainer, gently rinse rice thoroughly with water to remove excess starch. Carful... the rice is britle and breaks easily. We are trying to get rid of small particles, not make more... easy does it.Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes for softer, less brittle rice.Drain well, and transfer rice to pot with a good fitting lid.Add salt and butter to the rice and toss gently; gently. The butter not only adds flavor, but helps prevent the water from boiling over.Boil water in a seperate kettle or pot, and pour over the rice.Set pot over medium-high heat. When water starts boiling and steaming again, cover pot with tight fitting lid, reduce heat to just above it's lowest setting, and let rice cook for 15 minutes undisturbed.After 15 minutes, remove pot from heat, with lid still on (no peeking!); let rice steam another 5 minutes.Uncover rice, fluff it up with a fork.Fun with Tumeric:To add a bit of color, mix ⅛ teaspoon turmeric with a tablespoon of water, then add a handful of some still hot rice to the mixture. Then mix this rice back into the white rice.RICE Comparison:→Jasmine Rice (sticky)Jasmine rice is originally from Thailand and commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking. This is a long grain variety of rice that has a subtle floral aroma and a soft, sticky texture when cooked. The grains are also shorter and thicker than basmati rice.Before cooking it's important to wash all types of rice to remove dust and excess starch. Jasmine rice is traditionally cooked by steaming or using the absorption method, which simply means it's cooked in a measured amount of water which is completely absorbed by the rice.→Basmati Rice (non-sticky)Basmati rice hails from the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India and Pakistan. There are some varieties grown in the U.S., but they aren't quite as good as the imported varieties. This is a long grain variety of rice commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern and Persian cooking. Basmati rice is commonly available at most grocery stores and is available in both white and brown varieties.Basmati rice needs to be soaked for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the grains to absorb water and cook evenly without breaking. Basmati rice is traditionally cooked by boiling it in water.→Texmati rice is grown in Texas, and is a cross between Basmati and Texas long grain rice. We prefer Basmati over Texmati. To my taste, Texmati is missing length, fluffiness, aroma, and flavor compared to... okay... Texmati sucks compared to India Basmati. Although Jasmine is similar to Basmati and pretty good in it's own right, Basmati is a hard act to follow.→So... rinse and repeat to give either rice a thorough washing (carful not to break the grains... easy does it), then soak for at least 30 minutes to prepare it for cooking. Skipping either step will result in an end product that will surely disappoint. These fancier rices are a far cry from Minute Rice, and the other common, everyday rices most American's are used to. They require a lil' extra effort and care to prepare, but the end result is oh so worth it.I hope this helps. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Traditional Rice *by on Reviewed in the United States May 8, 2026* This is by far the best basmati rice you can by short of having an Indian Market near by. The flavor, texture, and aroma are so perfect! My mother in law was Persian so rice was an important ingredient and quality mattered. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it *by on Reviewed in the United States August 5, 2026* Very good product ## Frequently Bought Together - Pride Of India - Extra Long Indian Basmati Rice - Naturally Aged Aromatic Grain, 1.5 Pound Jar - Pride Of India - Indian Split Yellow Mung Lentils - Protein & Fiber Rich Moong Dal, 1.5 Pound Jar - BetterBody Foods Organic Quinoa, Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Glycemic Rice Replacement, 24 ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/17855984-pride-of-india-extra-long-indian-basmati-rice-1-5](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/17855984-pride-of-india-extra-long-indian-basmati-rice-1-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-08-15*