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As Diwali begins, a celebration of Indian basmati rice

As Diwali begins, a celebration of Indian basmati rice
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Paneer Pulao using Basmati rice (Nandita Godbole / LAist) On most Sundays, SoCal-based South Asian shoppers head to stores like Pioneer Cash and Carry in Artesia for their weekly shopping. But this year, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, falls on Nov. 8, a Sunday, and preparations have been underwa...

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