Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice 2kg

Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice is a flagship offering from LT Foods, crafted from basmati paddy cultivated in the fertile foothills of the Himalayas. Each grain undergoes a careful ageing process in temperature and moisture-controlled silos to bring out its full aromatic potential and internal strength. The “Traditional” variant is known for balancing classic basmati fragrance with dependable performance across a variety of dishes.

Using modern milling and cleaning systems, Daawat ensures that only the most pristine grains are retained, with broken or inferior kernels sorted out through high-precision processing. This quality control, in conjunction with the ageing step, gives Daawat Traditional its signature aroma, lustre and cooking behavior.

Cooking & Usage

• Stovetop method: Bring water to boil, add rice, reduce to simmer, cover tightly and cook 15–20 minutes until water is absorbed.
• Rice cooker: Use the same ratio and follow your cooker’s instructions, then fluff with a fork.
• Microwave (1200 W): Combine 1 cup rice + 2½ cups water, cook on high ~20 minutes in a covered microwave-safe container.

Tasting Notes

When cooked properly, Daawat Traditional yields long, separate grains with a slight translucence and radiant white finish. The aroma is subtly floral, with hints of sweet nutty fragrance, often described as “fragrant yet gentle.The texture is tender yet resilient, with a soft bite and non-sticky mouthfeel, allowing each grain to stay distinct. Because of its careful ageing, the flavour has a mellow background sweetness and depth that complements spices rather than competing with them.

Accolades & Brand Recognition

• Daawat as a brand was awarded the 2013 Reader’s Digest “Most Trusted Brand” award, bolstering its reputation in consumer goods.
• In 2023, DAAWAT scored 5 stars in Canstar Blue’s dry-rice ratings in Australia, judged on taste, texture, packaging convenience, variety and overall satisfaction.
• Within the Daawat/LT Foods portfolio, the company enjoys strong brand visibility and trust, being distributed across more than 80 countries.
• The product specification sheet from Westmill endorses its high-tech storage and ageing methods and positions the 2 kg pack under product code 62280.

These recognitions affirm that Daawat Traditional is not only a quality rice in theory, but one appreciated by consumers in diverse markets.

Little-Known Facts & Producer Commitment

• The name “Basmati” itself means “the fragrant one,” a nod to the aromatic heritage of this rice class. Many of Daawat’s sourcing farms lie in the Himalayan plains where altitude, soil and climate favor basmati aroma development.
• Daawat works directly with more than 80,000 farmers in India, providing agronomic training, input guidance, sustainable practices and quality monitoring.
• In trade circles, the ageing in controlled-moisture silos and low-temperature storage is sometimes considered as the step that distinguishes premium basmati from average.

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