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In 2015, Amira Nature Foods celebrates its 100th anniversary. A global company producing Indian specialty rice and other products, it is best known for its long-grain, Indian grown, Basmati rice. We had the opportunity to try three Amira rice varieties.
Natural Basmati Rice is the typical fragrant, long-grained rice with a subtle nutlike flavor. The package directions suggest soaking the rice for at least 25 minutes before cooking which results in a fluffy finished product. The package provides cooking direction for an electric rice cooker, stovetop or microwave. One cup cooked has 158 calories and 1 gram of fiber. It is GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients) and kosher certified (KLBD).Smoked Basmati Rice has a light smoky fragrance and taste. Its cooking directions are the same as Natural Basmati Rice. A one-cup cooked serving has 160 calories and 1 gram of fiber. It is GMO-free and kosher certified (Heart K).
Organic Sona Masoori Rice is a medium grain, fatter kernel rice. It is a bit starchier than basmati rice, but still a flavorful fluffy choice. A one-cup cooked serving has 160 calories and no fiber. Soaking is also recommended for Sona Masoori Rice after which it cooks in 10 minutes. It is Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, and kosher certified (KLBD).
