GRM Overseas exports 1121 golden sella basmati rice from its plants in Haryana and Gujarat to 65+ countries. 1121 is the longest-grain basmati variety (8.30–8.40 mm raw), and the golden sella (parboiled) process gives a firm, amber grain that stays separate through long, high-heat cooking — the standard rice for biryani, mandi and kabsa kitchens across the Gulf.
Well-aged 1121 basmati elongates from about 8.3 mm raw to 18 mm or more cooked, close to twice its raw length. That elongation is the attribute buyers prize most.
Golden sella is paddy that is soaked, steam-pressure-treated and dried before milling. The golden hue comes from this process; no colouring is added. The hardened grain holds its shape for several hours on a buffet and forgives a few extra minutes on the flame.
Soak 45–60 minutes, use roughly 1:2 to 1:2.5 rice to water for absorption cooking, and rest 10 minutes off the heat before fluffing.
1121 Golden Sella specification
Standard physical parameters for GRM export grades.
| Grade | Avg. length (mm) | Moisture (%) | Broken (%) | Purity (%) | Foreign matter | Damaged (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1121 Golden Sella | 8.30 – 8.40 | ≤ 12.5 | ≤ 1 | ≥ 95 | Nil | ≤ 1 |
Best suited for
- Biryani, mandi and kabsa
- Hotels, caterers and banquet kitchens (HoReCa)
- Retail packs for Gulf and South Asian households
Packing, shipment and terms
- Shipments leave from the Kandla and Mundra ports on India’s west coast, close to GRM’s warehousing.
- Orders are planned by container load: a 20 ft container carries about 20–24 MT and a 40 ft container about 26–28 MT.
- Export prices are quoted per metric ton, FOB Indian port or CIF destination, by variety and processing type. Current prices, minimum order and sample terms are confirmed on request.
- Pack sizes run from 1 kg to 50 kg in jute, PP, BOPP and non-woven bags and pouches, with private-label artwork available.
Certifications
GRM’s plants hold GMP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, FDA Registered, Organic, SQF, Kosher, Halal certification. Each lot is lab-tested for moisture, grain length and purity before milling, sortexing and packing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1121 golden sella basmati?
- 1121 golden sella is 1121 basmati that has been parboiled (soaked, steamed under pressure and dried) before milling. The process gives an amber grain that stays intact and separate when cooked.
- Is golden sella artificially coloured?
- No. The golden tint comes from parboiling, which moves bran pigments into the kernel. No colour is added.
- What specification does GRM offer for 1121 golden sella?
- Average grain length 8.30–8.40 mm, moisture ≤ 12.5%, broken ≤ 1%, purity ≥ 95%, foreign matter nil and damaged grain ≤ 1%. See the specification table on this page.
- How do I order 1121 golden sella from GRM?
- Send your destination, volume and packing needs through the contact page. GRM confirms pricing, minimum order and sample terms on request.
Export markets we supply
About GRM Overseas
GRM Overseas Limited (NSE: GRMOVER, BSE: 531449) is a listed Indian basmati rice exporter founded in 1974, shipping to 65+ countries from plants at Panipat and Naultha (Haryana) and Kandla (Gujarat), with a combined capacity of 440,800 MT per year.