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1121 Basmati Rice (Steam & Raw)

The world's most exported basmati: extra-long, slender grains that more than double in length when cooked.

Pusa Basmati 1121 · steam and raw

Released for cultivation in 2003, Pusa Basmati 1121 is India's top foreign-exchange-earning basmati. Its slender grain typically lengthens 2 to 2.5 times on cooking (a record 21.5 mm cooked length is listed in the Limca Book of Records) and stays fluffy and separate. Steam 1121 is creamy-white and firm, preferred by hotels and food-service; raw 1121 is whiter and softer, preferred for home cooking and retail packs.

Characteristics

  • Extra-long slender grain
  • Elongates about 2–2.5× on cooking
  • Fluffy and non-sticky
  • Mild basmati aroma

Popular dishes

  • Biryani
  • Pulao
  • Jeera rice
  • Plain steamed basmati for hotels and catering

Nutrition & health notes

  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Basmati has a medium glycaemic index (about 56–69), lower than many other white rices

General information, not medical advice.

Grades and forms

SteamRaw (white)
OriginGI-tagged basmati belt: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
Grain typeExtra-long, slender
Moisture12% max (to buyer spec)
Broken grains1–2% max (to buyer spec)
ProcessingAged, steamed or raw, sortexed, polished
Customs noteSteam rice is steamed in the husk before milling. Confirm with your customs agent whether it is declared as parboiled (1006 30 12) or not (1006 30 92).
Packing1, 5, 10, 20, 25, 40 or 50 kg PP, non-woven or jute bags; private label available
HS code1006 30 92

★ Premium grade checklist

  • Aged 12–18 months
  • Average raw grain length at the top of the 1121 range
  • Broken ≤1%, double-sortexed
  • EU-compliant residue report on request
How to judge rice quality

Main markets: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, UAE, USA, UK, Yemen

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Specifications are typical values and can be matched to your requirement. Samples are shared before order.

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