If you’ve ever wondered why restaurant rice always comes out perfectly – firm, separate, and never mushy – the answer is often Sella Basmati. Mahmood Sella Basmati Rice is a premium parboiled long-grain basmati, partially cooked in the husk before milling. This unique process locks in nutrients, firms the grain, and gives it an exceptional ability to stay fluffy and separate even after long cooking or reheating.
Mahmood is one of the most trusted names in premium rice across the Middle East and Europe – and their Sella Basmati is a favourite in professional kitchens and large family households alike.
- 🌾 Premium long-grain Sella (parboiled) basmati rice
- 🍲 Firm, separate grains – ideal for large-batch cooking & catering
- 🔥 Holds texture perfectly when reheated – great for meal prep
- 🌿 Higher nutritional value than regular white basmati – parboiling retains more vitamins & minerals
- 🕌 Halal certified
- 📦 5kg bulk pack – best value for families & restaurants
- 🚚 Fast delivery across Prague and Czech Republic
What is Sella Basmati Rice?
Sella (also known as parboiled basmati or converted rice) is basmati rice that has been soaked, steamed, and dried before milling. This process:
- Drives nutrients from the bran into the grain – making it more nutritious than regular white rice
- Gelatinises the starch – so grains stay firm and never stick together
- Gives the rice a slightly golden colour and a more robust, nutty flavour
- Makes it the preferred choice for biryani, kabuli pulao, and large-scale cooking
How to Cook Mahmood Sella Basmati Rice
Rinse 2–3 times. Soak for 30–60 minutes (Sella benefits from longer soaking). Cook with a 1:1.75 ratio of rice to water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before fluffing. Result: perfectly firm, fragrant, restaurant-quality rice.
Best Dishes for Sella Basmati
- 🍲 Kabuli Pulao – Afghanistan’s national dish – Sella is the traditional choice
- 🍛 Chicken or Lamb Biryani – holds up perfectly through long cooking
- 🍖 Mandi & Machboos – Gulf-style slow-cooked rice & meat dishes
- 🥣 Tahdig – Persian crispy-bottom rice – Sella gives the best crust
- 🍜 Restaurant-style rice – bulk cooking that stays perfect for hours
Complete Your Dish with Our Spices
Mahmood Sella Basmati is the perfect canvas for bold spice blends. Find everything at Asan Oriental Supermarket:
Browse our full Spices & Herbs, Whole Spices, Ground Spices, and Rice & Grains collections.
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Buy Sella Basmati Rice in Prague – Asan Oriental Supermarket
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