Basmati Rice is a nutty-flavored, aromatic rice which is grown in India and Pakistan around the Himalayan Foothills, as well as in Iran. Basmati Rice is well known for its fragrance and delightful flavor. It is often served in Indian restaurants and used in Asian cooking. The grains of this rice cook up separate and fluffy. Basmati is similar to jasmine rice. Both have a sweet, nutty flavor, but Basmati has a much more concentrated flavor. Baby Basmati Rice has a more delicate flavor and texture than regular Basmati.