pran Metro is a variant Basmati Rice, Grown in the foothills of Himalayas, is a success story of modern science in delivering the long slender translucent grain, which elongates on cooking without increase in its breadth.Cooking Tips: 1.) Rinse the rice thoroughly. Soak for 2 Hrs. 2.) Open Pan cooking - 5 Cups of water for 1 cup of rice. Wash the rice before cooking to remove organic & in-organic substances.