{"title":"Basmati Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasmati is a long grain rice grown in the Punjab of India and Pakistan, aged after harvest so the grains dry out and cook longer and firmer. The name comes from the Hindi for fragrant, and the aroma of good basmati is part of why it leads the plate at weddings, Eid and Sunday lunch. Brokens, the shorter pieces left after milling, are handy for kheer, khichdi and rice for small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrades matter more than most shoppers expect. Extra long grades are selected for length and cook to fine, needle thin strands, the choice for biryani and a party pulao. Everyday or original grades are a little shorter and suit dal chawal and jeera rice. Aged basmati, stored for a year or more before packing, absorbs water evenly and breaks less, so it is worth choosing for dum cooking, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daawat\"\u003eDaawat\u003c\/a\u003e is one name that labels its ageing clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want a parboiled grain that holds up in a large pot, look at sella basmati, and for a softer Thai style rice try jasmine rice, both found with basmati under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-and-long-grain-rice\"\u003ebasmati and long grain rice\u003c\/a\u003e. For dum biryani, parboil soaked basmati until it is about seventy per cent cooked, drain it, then layer it over the meat so the grain finishes in the trapped steam.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat have been packing basmati from northern India since 1984, and Extra Long is the grain they pick for length. The rice is perfectly aged before packing, so each grain stretches as it cooks and stays separate on the plate, with a delicate flavour and a sweet aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it for 30 minutes. The pack method is 100g of rice to 200ml of water: bring the water to the boil, add the rice and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, then rest it with the lid on for a few minutes before fluffing with a fork. For biryani and pulao, par-boil in plenty of salted water and finish in layers with the masala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor everyday plain rice, compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55114981146963,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755853"},{"product_id":"daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Daawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaawat Original is the everyday basmati from a brand that has been packing rice since 1984: long, slender grains with a delicate flavour and a sweet, light aroma that cook up fluffy and separate. It is the bag to keep in the cupboard for weeknight dal chawal, jeera rice and curries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice two or three times, then soak it for 30 minutes. Bring 200ml of water to the boil for every 100g of rice, add the rice and simmer on a low heat until the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Leave it covered for five minutes before serving. A spoon of ghee and a few cumin seeds in the pan turn it into jeera rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens declared on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag with a resealable tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor longer grains to show off in a biryani, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-extra-long-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Extra Long Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daawat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115001332051,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790755861"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/basmati-rice.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}