Long Grain Rice

The long grain rice is a commonly preferred variety in North India. Those who cannot afford the real Basmati Rice it is the best substitute. Major portion of its production is being sold as Basmati Rice without its fragrance. So many people all over world consider it as Basmati. It has been originated in Thailand and spread to other parts of the world as a substitute for Basmati. In India the major cultivator of this long grain is Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Predesh and Punjab.