Pusa Raw Basmati Rice

Pusa Raw Basmati Rice is a non-parboiled, long-grain basmati variety developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). It is part of the Pusa lineage, known for combining traditional basmati aroma and grain structure with improved yield and shorter maturity cycles. The raw variant is milled directly without steaming or parboiling, preserving its natural texture and fragrance.

Pusa Raw Basmati Rice is a premium long-grain rice variety developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), known for its exceptional length, aroma, and cooking quality. It is widely used in domestic and export markets for dishes that require fluffy, aromatic rice.

🌟 Key Features :

• ✅Long slender grains

  • The average grain length before cooking is about 7.4 – 7.5 mm for many batches. 

  • The grains are noted for being thinner/slender and longer than many older basmati varieties

• ✅Rich aroma & non-sticky texture

  • The Pusa variant is described as having a “naturally aromatic basmati fragrance”. 

  • The cooked rice remains fluffy, with separate grains (

• ✅High quality & purity specifications

  • Moisture content typically capped at ~12.5% or so to maintain quality. 

  • Broken grains, damaged/discolored grains and foreign matter are very low (for premium grades). For example: broken ≤ 1% in one specification.

• ✅Versatile cooking & usage

  • Because of its good elongation, aroma and texture, Pusa Raw Basmati Rice is suited for dishes like biryanis, pulao, fried rice, premium meals. 

  • The “raw” variant means minimal processing (not parboiled or steam-treated) so it retains more of the natural grain characteristic.