What is the difference between basmati and baldo rice?

Here are some differences between basmati and baldo rice:

Regions where it grows: Basmati rice, in countries such as India and Pakistan; Baldo rice is grown in Türkiye, Italy and Mediterranean countries.
Appearance: While basmati rice has long and thin grains, baldo rice has rounder, shorter and swollen grains.
Aroma: While basmati rice has a distinctive aroma, baldo rice has a more neutral taste.
Cooking time: When cooking basmati rice, water is generally used in the ratio of 1 to 1.5 and there is no need for excessive roasting; For baldo rice, water is used in a ratio of 1 to 1.
Nutritional values: Basmati rice is considered healthier as it has a low glycemic index and is rich in fibre; Baldo rice, on the other hand, has higher starch.

Basmati rice is used especially in Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines; Baldo rice is generally used in Turkish cuisine.

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