Basmati Rice from Aldi

The Basmati rice is distributed by Aldi

We bought this rice because we were curious what kind of rice it was. Besides, we wanted to try something new. What we could read on the package encouraged us to choose the Basmati rice:
'Authentic Indian Basmati Rice. Naturally aromatic long grain rice. Grown in the foothills of the Himalayas.'
And we are not disappointed with the purchase - just the opposite: the rice is tasty, and when cooked, it is tender and fluffy, without the usual 'sticky rice' effect. According to what I have learned from the Internat research, the Basmati rice is also healthier than a regular white rice as its glycemic index is lower.
It does not take much time to cook it - I usually cook 1/3 cup of rice for the two of us (add a little oil, about a cup of water and a quarter of a bullion cube). When the water boils, it is time to cover the pot and cook the rice until the water is absorbed.  Usually it all last around 10 minutes. However, I observe the rice - stir it when it gets dry and check whether it is soft enough. If it is not, I add some more water (not much!) and cook, covered, a bit longer. When it is ready, just stir the rice with a fork and serve. If it happens that there is still some water at the bottom of the pot, I uncover it and stir the rice delicately with a wooden spoon (the burner is still on). It helps to get rid of the water as it evaporates while stirring.

Other advantages of Basmati rice (information from the packaging):

• naturally gluten free
• naturally lactose free
• low sodium