Basmati rice is considered to be the rice of the food connoisseurs. The aroma of Basmati rice
imparts its novel characteristics that is unmatched by any other grain in the world.

Roots of Basmati:
In the ancient South Asian language, Basmati means "Queen of Fragrance." The grain has been
cultivated at the base of Himalayan range in India and Pakistan for thousands of years, in the areas
where the Yamuna and Sutluj rivers flow.

Basmati originated in Punjab region of undivided India which now spans areas of both India and
Pakistan. This explains why it’s only grown in these two countries and viewed as their cultural
heritage.

Top quality basmati is primarily grown in the Karnal, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Ambala and Kalar
regions.

Basmati also has some spiritual or physical aspects, according to the ancient practice of
"Ayurveda." Ayurveda is a method of healthy living which includes concepts of mental, physical,
social and spiritual harmony.

According to ayurveda, basmati is saatvic or pure and therefore, beneficial for the body and easy to
digest. It is considered an excellent remedy for balancing your vata (metabolism) and pitta (energy
production).