How to Use basmati rice in a Sentence
basmati rice
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Take a scoop and place it on top of a bed of this basmati rice.
—NBC News, 24 Nov. 2021
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Serve over a bed of basmati rice or shred the meat for tacos.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 July 2023
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And on the side, mujaddara pairs earthy lentils and basmati rice with bay, cumin, and crispy, caramelized onions.
—BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2021
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My two go-tos are short grain white rice and something like a jasmine or a basmati rice.
—Jenny Singer, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
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For basmati rice, warm 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan.
—Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2018
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Serve with a pouch of microwavable cooked basmati rice.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2021
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Parboiled and basmati rice are excluded from the ban, the notice said.
—Vibhuti Agarwal, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022
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Serve over brown basmati rice (keep it to ½ cup per serving) and top with a dollop of low-fat yogurt and chopped fresh cilantro.
—Marygrace Taylor, Redbook, 16 Sep. 2013
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Very few customers bought her basmati rice, turmeric and lentils.
—WSJ, 4 Nov. 2018
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This recipe comes together quickly for a thick stew that can be served over steamed basmati rice.
—The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 3 Nov. 2021
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For instance, there has been a surge in demand for basmati rice in the Middle East, where prices are rising by $20-$30 per tonne.
—Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 27 May 2022
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In a large bowl, combine onions, cooked wild rice, cooked basmati rice, warm chickpeas, dried fruit, parsley, cilantro and dill.
—Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2018
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Kids, drunk and rowdy, line their stomachs with the cheap and tasty: basmati rice, dal, saag (which, bless them, tastes like it was made with just as much garlic as spinach).
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2018
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Husband will also get basmati rice and some stir-fry veg bin speciale.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2022
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The fish is followed by reshteh polo ba mahiché, slow-braised lamb shank with basmati rice, toasted wheat noodles, dates and raisins.
—Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 8 Mar. 2018
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The long sweet red pepper, stuffed fat with spicy beef and basmati rice on a pool of tomato sauce, rekindled our interest.
—Jeanmarie Brownson, sacbee, 24 Oct. 2017
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Not to be confused with basmati rice, jasmine rice is softer and richer.
—Flora Tsapovsky, Southern Living, 12 May 2021
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Most often ordered at Daryoush: the kebab plates, which come with basmati rice and a scorched tomato.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Sep. 2022
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The long-grain basmati rice that accompanies each, on the other hand, is nicely cooked and worth noting.
—Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2018
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All are complexly layered with flavor and heat and served with fluffy basmati rice flecked with fennel seeds.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2019
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Generous bowls of basmati rice were served with entrees.
—Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 13 June 2019
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For instance, Mohabbewala in Dehradun was once known for its lush fields of basmati rice, a product that even gave the city recognition on the world map.
—Hridayesh Joshi, Quartz India, 4 Feb. 2020
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Customers build their own pitas or bowls with bases like couscous, hummus, basmati rice or lettuce.
—Dallas News, 14 June 2022
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This lentil- and date-studded basmati rice is a classic Iranian recipe.
—Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022
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The chicken, like the oxtails, is served over basmati rice cooked in coconut milk and beans (which also feature the jerk seasoning) and fried plantains.
—Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2022
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The centerpiece dish for me, for any Persian party, is gormeh sabzi, an herb stew with lamb (or beef) and kidney beans, served on steaming basmati rice.
—Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2022
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Pro tip: Order your hot chicken tenders over basmati rice instead of fries.
—Jenn Harriswriter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2019
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Avishar ends up getting the boot; his dish was Bengali-style beef curry with cauliflower and basmati rice.
—Vulture, 23 May 2021
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There's also dried beans, spices, basmati rice, paneer (cheese), breads, and frozen prepared food from a variety of regions.
—Eric Velasco, AL.com, 20 Oct. 2017
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The fourth and fifth meals follow an identical pattern; a cup of basmati rice with a 6-ounce serving of either turkey, chicken, or fish.
—Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 30 Apr. 2022
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