Basmati is a variety of white rice traditionally from the Indian subcontinent. Basmati rice is long, slender-grained and aromatic. This variety of rice is popular for its distinct aroma and unique flavour. Although commonly used to make different types of biryanis, there's a lot more that you can do with basmati rice than make biryani. Because of its size, aroma and taste basmati offers itself to a number of delicious Indian recipes.