Anyone know where to purchase Lal Qilla basmati rice? Im also interested in finding a source for best turkish delight thanks! (3 replies, last updated by liz May 7, 2005)

I’m looking for very fragrant basmati rice and can’t seem to find the right one. When I worked in San Jose we used to purchase a rice with a tiger on the bag, but I can’t remember the name. Can anyone help? (1 reply, last updated by micki June 11, 2002)

Need help in finding an ethnic store which sells Basmati rice (favorite Tilda), middle eastern spices, and flatbreads.Have asked this on board before and did go to New World on Geary but did not find what I was looking for since... (8 replies, last updated by Joan Kureczka May 7, 2005)

Whenever I make basmati rice in my rice cooker, it always comes out sticky and clumps together. It never comes out light and fluffy like it is at a Persian or Indian restaurant. It’s probably because I’m used to... (12 replies, last updated by teemai June 28, 2009)

This is the second time I have bought brown basmati rice from Trader Joe’s. The first time, the rice was quite good. The rice from the subsequent bag, however, tastes musty and moldy, really unpleasant. The rice looks fine... (4 replies, last updated by Sam Fujisaka June 20, 2009)

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows if there’s anywhere on Devon (or in Chicago) where I can buy a bag of brown basmati rice? I’m looking for real Indian basmati, not california "basmati". I’ve tried the one... (4 replies, last updated by misalm March 26, 2009)

Tilda is my favorite brand of basmati rice. I usually purchase it at No-Frills but I have seen it on occassion at Wal-Mart & Loblaw/Superstores. (29 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team June 22, 2009)

I think it’s nice in a cold rice salad, with tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumbers, maybe some olives, a vinaigrette, maybe some feta? I usually throw in whatever I have, but you do want to make sure that the basmati flavor works... (2 replies, last updated by katecm July 23, 2008)

I meant to write "Basmati." I love jasmine rice and brown rice. (16 replies, last updated by JungMann April 2, 2008)

I have several questions about cooking basmati rice. Most recipes call for rinsing basmati rice before use. On occasion, the recipe (for instance, "Basmati Rice with Sweet Onions and Summer Herbs", Bon Appetit June 2008), then... (7 replies, last updated by cpw May 17, 2008)

Most recipes for cooking plain basmati rice suggest that you soak the rice for 30 minutes before cooking. I have cooked it both ways—with and without the soaking—and the soaking makes a huge difference! Why is that? I... (22 replies, last updated by kkak97 May 14, 2008)

Hope this is the correct location to ask about purchasing basmati rice in San Francisco. I am lookig for the TILDA brand or brand not packaged in burlap bags. Family loves rice so the larger the bag the better. Thanks in advance. (7 replies, last updated by TomG April 11, 2006)

I made a special trip today to an Indian market to get some Basmati rice. They were out of my usual brand (Kohinoor?), and I ended up with a 10 pound container of Elephant 817 Aged Rice. When I went to put it away, I noticed that... (4 replies, last updated by Vini July 24, 2005)

I’m looking for imported aged basmati. I can get to Edison NJ which I’d imagine will be a good place to find it. I’m interested in people’s favorite brands. (9 replies, last updated by LindaR June 20, 2006)

Hi, I just got a Zojirushi rice cooker, 10 cup capacity. I want to use it to make 2-3 cups of Indian style Basmati rice at a time. I like my rice fluffy, not sticky! The documentation is poor and I don’t know how much water... (10 replies, last updated by boogiebaby January 22, 2008)