> I would no more make risotto with basmati than I would serve a Thai curry over Arborio. Both are rice, but that is where the useful similarity ends. Claude m

> I would no more make risotto with basmati than I would serve a Thai curry over Arborio. Both are rice, but that is where the useful similarity ends. Claude might not do this, but everyone else can. Risotto with basmati might not work with the chemistry, but curry over Arborio would work fine in a pinch if it's all you had. It would alter the texture of the dish somewhat but you'd still get something resembling your intended meal.