{"id":346,"date":"2025-06-27T15:18:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T15:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2025-07-13T15:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T15:19:14","slug":"difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Raw, Steam, White\/Creamy Sella &amp; Golden Sella Basmati Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/#1_Raw_Basmati_Rice\" >1. Raw Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/#2_Steam_Basmati_Rice\" >2. Steam Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/#3_White_Sella_Basmati_Rice\" >3. White Sella Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/#4_Golden_Sella_Basmati_Rice\" >4. Golden Sella Basmati Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/skrmindia.com\/blog\/difference-between-raw-steam-white-creamy-sella-golden-sella-basmati-rice\/#Quick_Comparison_Table\" >Quick Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Raw_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span>1. Raw Basmati Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing: Milled directly after drying the harvested paddy; no steaming or parboiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: Bright white.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain Texture: Softer and more fragile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aroma: Strong natural basmati aroma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking Result: Fluffy, separate grains; softer texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: Preferred for daily meals and traditional Indian cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf Life: Shorter compared to processed types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Steam_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span>2. Steam Basmati Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing: Paddy is steamed before milling, but not parboiled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: Off-white to greyish tint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain Texture: Stronger than raw rice; less breakage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aroma: Mild natural aroma (less than raw).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking Result: Long, separate, and firmer grains after cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: Used in hotels, restaurants for biryani and pulao.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf Life: Longer than raw rice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_White_Sella_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span>3. White Sella Basmati Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing: Parboiled (partially boiled in husk) and then milled; white color retained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: Creamy white.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain Texture: Harder; minimal breakage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aroma: Mild; aroma reduced during parboiling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking Result: Non-sticky, firmer and longer grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: Popular in Middle Eastern and export markets; good for catering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf Life: Long; resistant to pests and moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Golden_Sella_Basmati_Rice\"><\/span>4. Golden Sella Basmati Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Processing: Parboiled like white sella but dried in a way that gives a golden hue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color: Golden yellow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain Texture: Very hard and robust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aroma: Subtle aroma due to heavy processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking Result: Long, fluffy, and firm grains; doesn&#8217;t break easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage: Widely used in commercial kitchens, biryanis, and export to Gulf countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelf Life: Very long; excellent storage stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Quick Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .basmati-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    font-family: 'Aptos', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .basmati-table th, .basmati-table td {\n    border: 1px solid #ccc;\n    padding: 8px;\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n\n  .basmati-table thead {\n    background-color: #f2f2f2;\n    color: black;\n  }\n\n  .basmati-table tbody tr:hover {\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n  }\n\n  @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n    .basmati-table thead {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .basmati-table, .basmati-table tbody, .basmati-table tr, .basmati-table td {\n      display: block;\n      width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    .basmati-table tr {\n      margin-bottom: 15px;\n      border: 1px solid #ccc;\n      padding: 10px;\n      background-color: #fff;\n    }\n\n    .basmati-table td {\n      text-align: right;\n      position: relative;\n      padding-left: 50%;\n      border: none;\n      border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n    }\n\n    .basmati-table td::before {\n      content: attr(data-label);\n      position: absolute;\n      left: 15px;\n      width: 45%;\n      padding-right: 10px;\n      font-weight: bold;\n      text-align: left;\n      color: #333;\n    }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n  <table class=\"basmati-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Feature<\/th>\n        <th>Raw Basmati<\/th>\n        <th>Steam Basmati<\/th>\n        <th>White Sella Basmati<\/th>\n        <th>Golden Sella Basmati<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Processing Method<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Rice is milled directly from paddy without any steaming.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Paddy is steamed and then milled.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Paddy is soaked, steamed, dried, and milled (parboiled). Final product is off-white.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Same as White Sella but more intense parboiling gives it a golden-yellow color.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Color<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">White or slightly dull white.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Off-white or natural white.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Creamy white or pale yellow.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Rich golden or amber yellow.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Texture<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Soft and delicate. Can break easily.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Fluffier, slightly firmer than raw.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Firm, non-sticky. Grains stay separate.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Firmest, best for long holding and buffet.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Aroma<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Strong natural aroma.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Retains natural aroma.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Mild aroma.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Mild to moderate aroma.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Cooking Time<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Quick cooking.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Medium cooking time.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Takes longer to cook.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Takes longest to cook.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Preferred Use<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Home use, daily meals.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Home use, biryani, pulao.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Catering, food service, biryani.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Hotels, biryani, long buffets.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td data-label=\"Feature\">Shelf Life<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Raw Basmati\">Shortest. Requires dry storage.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Steam Basmati\">Better than raw.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"White Sella Basmati\">Long shelf life.<\/td>\n        <td data-label=\"Golden Sella Basmati\">Longest shelf life among all.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Raw Basmati Rice 2. Steam Basmati Rice 3. White Sella Basmati Rice 4. Golden Sella Basmati Rice Quick Comparison Table Feature Raw Basmati Steam Basmati White Sella Basmati Golden Sella Basmati Processing Method Rice is milled directly from paddy without any steaming. Paddy is steamed and then milled. 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