Non- basmati rice comes in all kinds of different shapes and sizes. Some are long and slender, some are short and thick, some are like beads, and some may be round. None have the same characteristics as basmati rice. Some names of non basmati rice are shaped like basmati rice and PR, 104 IR8, IR 64, Masuri. Sona Masuri Rice: The Versatile Grain. Jeera Rice: Fragrant and Flavorful. Ambemohar Rice: The Essence of Maharashtra. Kolam Rice: Traditional Delight of Tamil Nadu. Red Matta Rice: The Nutrient-Rich Marvel. “Basmati” is long grain aromatic rice grown for many centuries in a specific geographical area, in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian sub-continent, blessed with characteristics of extra-long slender grains that elongate at least twice their original size with a characteristics soft and fluffy texture upon cooking