{"title":"Biryani Ingredients","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good biryani starts with the rice, and this page gathers what a home cook needs for it: aged basmati, sella rice, pure ghee and, when we have them in, biryani masala, saffron, crisp fried onions, kewra water and rose water. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e shelf holds the long, slender aged grains that stay separate after cooking, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati\u003c\/a\u003e is parboiled in the husk, which makes the grain firmer, golden and very forgiving in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach region cooks its biryani differently. Hyderabadi kacchi biryani layers raw marinated meat under part cooked rice and lets the dum do the rest. Lucknowi or Awadhi biryani is gentler, with the meat cooked first in a light yakhni and perfumed with kewra and saffron. Sindhi biryani brings potatoes, dried plums and a sharper heat, and Kerala biryani from Thalassery and Malabar uses short grain kaima rice, ghee and fried cashews. For most styles aged basmati gives the longest grain, while sella suits catering quantities and cooks who want grains that never break.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash the rice gently three or four times until the water runs almost clear, then soak basmati for thirty minutes and sella for at least an hour. Par boil in well salted water with whole spices until the grain is about seventy per cent cooked and still has a firm centre, then drain at once. Layer it over the meat or vegetables, scatter fried onions, saffron milk, mint and a spoon of ghee between the layers, and seal the lid with a rope of atta dough or foil before cooking on the lowest heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGhee is what makes the top layer glossy and fragrant, so keep a tin of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003epure ghee\u003c\/a\u003e beside the hob. Store saffron airtight and away from light, and keep rice in a sealed tub so it stays dry. More grains for pulao and everyday rice sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice-and-grains\"\u003erice and grains\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amul-pure-ghee-1l","title":"Amul Pure Ghee 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmul Pure Ghee is the everyday cooking ghee, and the 1 litre tin is for houses that cook with it every week of the year. It is granular, strongly aromatic and made from cow's milk fat, and Amul is the ghee most Indian kitchens measure the others against. If you temper dal most nights, or make halwa and ladoo at home, the tin works out better than a small jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spoonful takes the cumin, garlic and dried chilli for a tarka. It goes onto parathas, puris and rotis straight off the tawa, into halwa, ladoo and sheera, and into the onions at the start of a biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmul is India's dairy co-operative, owned by more than four million farmers, and has set the benchmark for Indian ghee for decades. Find it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54970006634835,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/amul-pure-ghee-1l-front.png?v=1790172125"},{"product_id":"grb-pure-ghee-200ml","title":"GRB Pure Ghee 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small jar of GRB ghee, for finishing more than frying: a spoon over pongal, into halwa, or brushed on a paratha. Ghee keeps well but it is better bought in a size you will finish, and 200ml is about right if it comes out once a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm it before use if the kitchen is cold, since it sets firm. Use it for a tarka, for rice with podi, and for sweets where the fat is most of the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you cook with ghee daily, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-1l\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee 1L\u003c\/a\u003e is far better value. Both sit in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54985870901587,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/grb-pure-ghee-200ml-front.png?v=1790247827"},{"product_id":"heera-pure-butter-ghee-1kg","title":"Heera Pure Butter Ghee 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera Pure Butter Ghee in the kilo tin, which is the size to buy once ghee is your everyday cooking fat and not just a finishing touch. The Heera runs at 99.8 per cent butterfat, so there is no milk solid left to catch, and it takes a much higher heat than butter before it smokes. It keeps at room temperature; a dry spoon is the only care it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for the tarka on dal, for frying puri and paratha, for halwa and mysore pak, and for a spoonful melted over hot rice or khichdi. It sets firm in a cold kitchen and loosens again in the pan. Against \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amul-pure-ghee-1l\"\u003eAmul Pure Ghee 1L\u003c\/a\u003e it is milder and less granular, which some people prefer and some do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK for P \u0026amp; B Foods Ltd, Bradford BD5 8LZ, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalal, and suitable for vegetarians. Heera is packed in the UK by P \u0026amp; B Foods in Bradford. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils and ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55012512792915,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-pure-butter-ghee-1kg-front.png?v=1790172551"},{"product_id":"ktc-desi-ghee-1kg","title":"KTC Desi Ghee 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead the KTC Desi Ghee tin before you buy this one. It is a blend: 55 per cent butteroil, the rest palm and rapeseed oil. That makes the KTC a cooking fat with a ghee flavour, and a pure cow ghee is a different thing. For the real thing, take the Heera Pure Butter Ghee 1kg or the Amul Pure Ghee 1L.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a tadka, for frying onions down, for parathas and for anything where a whole kilo will be gone in a month, it does the job and does it cheaply. For a sweet, for pooja, or anywhere you want the ghee itself to shine, buy a pure one instead: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amul-pure-ghee-1l\"\u003eAmul Pure Ghee 1L\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-200ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee 200ml\u003c\/a\u003e are on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of several countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeps at room temperature. Once open, use it within the month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKTC Desi Ghee 1kg is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter \u0026amp; cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range, within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oils-and-ghee\"\u003eoils \u0026amp; ghee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55025546002771,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-desi-ghee-1kg-front.png?v=1790247862"},{"product_id":"ktc-pure-butter-ghee-500g","title":"KTC Pure Butter Ghee 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Pure Butter Ghee is made from butteroil alone, and 500g is the tin for a family that cooks with ghee a few times a week but not daily. It smells properly nutty when it warms and it browns onions the way oil never quite does. This is KTC's cooking and frying grade, and at this size it will be used up long before it goes stale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for the tarka, for frying puri and paratha, for halwa, ladoo and mysore pak, and for a spoonful stirred into dal or hot rice at the table. It sets firm in a cold kitchen and loosens again in the pan, so keep a clean spoon for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in the UK by KTC Food Group Limited, WS10 7DE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eKTC Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-butter-ghee-2kg\"\u003eKTC Pure Butter Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046861816147,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ktc-pure-butter-ghee-500g-front.png?v=1790247514"},{"product_id":"natco-pure-butter-ghee-500g","title":"Natco Pure Butter Ghee 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient, butter oil, and nothing else in this Natco Pure Butter Ghee tin. Real butter ghee from Natco carries a nutty, cooked-cream smell that vegetable ghee never manages, and it will not burn in a hot tarka, so it is what goes into the tempering and what gets spooned over the dal at the table. The 500g tin is the size a family will finish in a season without it sitting open too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelt a spoon in a hot pan for the tarka, use it in place of butter for parathas and shallow frying, and finish dal, khichdi or sarson ka saag with a little more off the heat. It is also the fat for mithai and for baking where you want the flavour to come through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% butter oil, no vegetable fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared and packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for a crowd? There is also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-2kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e of the same ghee. See the rest from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natco\"\u003eNatco\u003c\/a\u003e, or the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55055694659923,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-500g-front.png?v=1790331652"},{"product_id":"natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg","title":"Natco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same 100 per cent Natco butter ghee as the 500g tin, in the size a family that makes parathas on a Sunday actually works through. Only butter oil in the Natco, so it smells of cooked cream when it warms and stays calm in a very hot pan. This is the middle tin, and the one to buy once ghee stops being a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spoon in a hot pan for the tarka, in place of butter for parathas, puris and shallow frying, and a little more spooned over dal or sarson ka saag at the table. It keeps for six months in the fridge once opened, so a kilo is not the commitment it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% butter oil, no vegetable fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared and packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-500g\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 500g\u003c\/a\u003e if this is more than you need, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-2kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e if it is not enough. See the rest from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natco\"\u003eNatco\u003c\/a\u003e, or the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55055696298323,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg-front.png?v=1790331668"},{"product_id":"natco-pure-butter-ghee-2kg","title":"Natco Pure Butter Ghee 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe catering tin of the same 100 per cent Natco butter ghee, for a restaurant kitchen, a caterer, or a big family where the smaller Natco tins keep running out. Pure butter oil, so it stays steady at frying heat and finishes a dish with the smell real ghee is bought for. At 2kg, use a dry spoon every time and it will keep at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExactly as the smaller tins: the tarka, parathas and puris, shallow frying, mithai, and a spoon over dal at the table. Decant what you need into a smaller jar and keep the tin in the fridge once it is open, and it will hold for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% butter oil, no vegetable fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepared and packed in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same ghee also comes as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-500g\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 500g\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natco\"\u003eNatco\u003c\/a\u003e, or the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55055698297171,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-2kg-front.png?v=1790331683"},{"product_id":"patanjali-cow-ghee-500g","title":"Patanjali Cow Ghee 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCow ghee from Patanjali in the 500g tin, made in Britain from cow’s milk fat and nothing added to it. It has the grainy set and the pale gold colour of ghee clarified slowly, and a sweet, lightly toasted smell when it melts. This size suits a small household, or anyone who keeps ghee for finishing dal and brushing rotis more than for frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpoon it over hot dal or khichdi just before serving, brush it on parathas as they come off the tawa, or warm a little with cumin and dried chilli for a tadka. It keeps well at room temperature with the lid pressed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCow’s milk fat, 99.8 per cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Britain for Patanjali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives, colours or flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing through it quickly? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patanjali-cow-ghee-1kg\"\u003ePatanjali Cow Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e works out cheaper per spoon. See everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patanjali\"\u003ePatanjali\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patanjali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55068700574035,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/patanjali-cow-ghee-500g-front.png?v=1790423020"},{"product_id":"patanjali-cow-ghee-1kg","title":"Patanjali Cow Ghee 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003ePatanjali Cow Ghee in the tall 1kg tin, the size most families settle on once ghee goes into cooking every day. It is 99.8 per cent cow’s milk fat, made in Britain, with no preservatives, colours or flavours. It sets soft and grainy in the cupboard and melts to a clear gold with a gentle, nutty aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFry whole spices in it for pulao, roast semolina for halwa, or use it in place of oil for a richer masala base. The smoke point is high enough for shallow frying pooris and pakoras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCow’s milk fat, 99.8 per cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Britain for Patanjali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives, colours or flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller tin, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patanjali-cow-ghee-500g\"\u003ePatanjali Cow Ghee 500g\u003c\/a\u003e; for festival cooking, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patanjali-cow-ghee-2kg\"\u003ePatanjali Cow Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e. See everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patanjali\"\u003ePatanjali\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patanjali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55068712206675,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/patanjali-cow-ghee-1kg-front.png?v=1790421935"},{"product_id":"patanjali-cow-ghee-2kg","title":"Patanjali Cow Ghee 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg tin of Patanjali Cow Ghee is the one to buy before Diwali, a wedding or a month of Sunday lunches for twelve. Inside is the same cow’s milk ghee as the smaller tins, 99.8 per cent milk fat and made in Britain, in a wide can you can get a ladle into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the size for ladoos, barfi and mysore pak, where the ghee goes in by the cup, and for deep frying jalebis or samosas in a batch. Keep the lid on between uses and it lasts for months in a cool cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCow’s milk fat, 99.8 per cent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Britain for Patanjali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservatives, colours or flavours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for fewer people? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/patanjali-cow-ghee-1kg\"\u003ePatanjali Cow Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e is easier to keep fresh. See everything from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patanjali\"\u003ePatanjali\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-1kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pure-ghee\"\u003ebutter and cow ghee\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patanjali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55068720726355,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/patanjali-cow-ghee-2kg-front.png?v=1790421948"},{"product_id":"taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-2kg","title":"Taj Mahal Vegetable Ghee 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaj Mahal Vegetable Ghee is made by KTC in the West Midlands and sold in the yellow tub with the Taj Mahal on the front. It is a blend of RSPO certified palm oil and rapeseed oil with a ghee flavour and beta carotene for colour, so it cooks and smells like ghee but contains no dairy. That makes it suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians, and it carries a halal mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it for deep frying samosas, pakoras and jalebis, where it gives a crisp, dry finish; KTC recommend a frying temperature of 185C. It is also the traditional choice for flaky parathas, halwa and mithai made in quantity, and for a biryani with a ghee aroma at a lower cost than butter ghee. Replace the lid after use and keep the tub off hot surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalm and rapeseed oil, no dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans, vegetarians and halal diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo GM ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the UK by KTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor bigger batches, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-4kg\"\u003eTaj Mahal Vegetable Ghee 4kg\u003c\/a\u003e has a handle for carrying. For real butter ghee, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ktc-pure-butter-ghee-500g\"\u003eKTC Pure Butter Ghee 500g\u003c\/a\u003e. More in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-ghee\"\u003evegetable ghee\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ktc\"\u003eKTC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087128772947,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-2kg-front.png?v=1790586888"},{"product_id":"taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-4kg","title":"Taj Mahal Vegetable Ghee 4kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 4kg tub of Taj Mahal Vegetable Ghee, KTC’s dairy free ghee made in the West Midlands from RSPO certified palm oil and rapeseed oil, with a ghee flavour and beta carotene for its golden colour. It comes in a tub with a metal carry handle and a red lid that presses firmly back on, and it is the size to buy before Diwali, Eid or a wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a frying fat first: samosas, pakoras, puris and jalebis come out crisp and dry at the 185C KTC recommend. It also makes short, flaky parathas and is the economical way to cook halwa, ladoo and barfi by the tray. Keep the lid on between uses, store it somewhere cool and never set the tub on a hot hob.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalm and rapeseed oil, no dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans, vegetarians and halal diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo GM ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the UK by KTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a smaller tub, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-2kg\"\u003eTaj Mahal Vegetable Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e. For butter ghee in a large size, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/natco-pure-butter-ghee-2kg\"\u003eNatco Pure Butter Ghee 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e. More in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-ghee\"\u003evegetable ghee\u003c\/a\u003e and from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ktc\"\u003eKTC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087129493843,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/taj-mahal-vegetable-ghee-4kg-front.png?v=1790586901"},{"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"},{"product_id":"prince-foods-creamy-sella-basmati-rice-1kg","title":"Prince Foods Creamy Sella Basmati Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eSella basmati is parboiled in the husk before milling, which drives nutrients into the grain and firms it up, so it cooks into long, separate grains that never turn sticky. Prince Foods' creamy sella is the lighter, cream coloured style of parboiled basmati, a favourite for biryani, pilau and catering pots that need to hold their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice two or three times and soak it for 30 minutes. For plain rice, boil it in plenty of salted water for 12 to 14 minutes until tender, then drain and rest with the lid on. For biryani, par boil for about eight minutes before layering with the meat or vegetable masala, then seal and cook on dum. Sella takes a minute or two longer than regular basmati and forgives a little extra time on the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% basmati rice, parboiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, separate grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor non parboiled basmati, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daawat-original-basmati-rice-1kg\"\u003eDaawat Original Basmati Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prince Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163374240083,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/prince-foods-creamy-sella-basmati-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1790933398"},{"product_id":"shama-extra-long-premium-basmati-2kg","title":"Shama Extra Long Premium Basmati 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Extra Long Premium Basmati is grown in the Punjab region of Pakistan and selected for long, slender grains that stretch further as they cook. It has the classic basmati aroma and cooks up dry and separate, which makes it a natural choice for biryani, pilau and everyday plain rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash the rice gently in cold water until it runs almost clear, then soak for 30 minutes. For plain rice, boil in plenty of salted water for about ten minutes, drain and rest covered for five minutes. For the absorption method, use about one and a half cups of water to each cup of rice, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on the lowest heat until the water has gone. For biryani, par boil for six minutes before layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra long grain basmati\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks dry and fluffy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a parboiled grain? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178816520531,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-extra-long-premium-basmati-2kg-front.png?v=1791021861"},{"product_id":"shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg","title":"Shama Golden Sella Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Golden Sella is super kernel basmati from Pakistan, parboiled in the husk and aged for the best cooking results. Parboiling gives the grain its golden colour and firms it up, so it cooks into long, separate grains that hold their shape in a biryani pot and stay fluffy when reheated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash the rice gently in cold water, then soak it for about two hours. Drain, add to boiling water, using about one and a half cups of water to each cup of rice, and cook until the water has evaporated and the surface looks dry. Cover and leave on a very low heat for a further ten minutes. For biryani, par boil the soaked rice for about eight minutes before layering and cooking on dum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper kernel sella basmati, grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain length 6 to 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the bigger bag see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178817864019,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1791021872"},{"product_id":"shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg","title":"Shama Golden Sella Rice 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg bag of Shama Golden Sella, the aged super kernel parboiled basmati that South Asian cooks choose for biryani, pulao and big family pots. The grains are parboiled before milling, which gives them a golden tint and makes them very forgiving: they stay long and separate even when cooked in large batches or reheated the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice gently and soak for up to two hours. For plain rice, cook in about one and a half cups of boiling water per cup of rice until absorbed, then cover and steam on the lowest heat for ten minutes. For biryani, boil the soaked rice in salted water with whole spices until nearly done, drain and layer over the cooked masala, then seal and cook on dum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper kernel sella basmati, grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e350kcal per 100g, low in fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso in a smaller pack: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-golden-sella-rice-1kg\"\u003eShama Golden Sella Rice 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178820288851,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-golden-sella-rice-2kg-front.png?v=1791021895"},{"product_id":"tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg","title":"Tilda Pure Original Basmati 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati is the blue bag that has been in British kitchens for over half a century. The rice is grown in the Himalayan foothills, selected for purity and aged for up to 18 months, which gives the long, slender grains their aroma and lets them cook up light, fluffy and separate. It is approved by the Craft Guild of Chefs and is gluten free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow about 60g of dry rice per person. Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs clear, then tip it into a large pan of boiling water. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the grains are tender but still have a little bite, drain well in a sieve and leave to stand for a minute before fluffing with a fork. For pilau, fry whole spices and onion in ghee, add the rinsed rice and one and a half times its volume of stock, cover and cook on the lowest heat until the liquid has gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged for up to 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in the Himalayan foothills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying it for the first time? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-500g\"\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati 500g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55206956007763,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg-front.png?v=1791181166"},{"product_id":"tilda-pure-original-basmati-500g","title":"Tilda Pure Original Basmati 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati in the 500g bag is the same rice as the family size: long, aromatic grains grown in the Himalayan foothills, purity tested and aged for up to 18 months so they cook light and fluffy. The pack gives about eight servings of 60g, a sensible size for a smaller household. It is gluten free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe side of the pack gives the four steps. Rinse the rice in cold water, add it to a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, drain in a sieve, then serve. For the absorption method, put one cup of rinsed rice in a pan with one and a half cups of water and a pinch of salt, bring to the boil, cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for ten minutes, then rest off the heat for five minutes before fluffing with a fork. For biryani, par boil for six minutes before layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout eight 60g servings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged for up to 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCooking for more? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilda-pure-original-basmati-1kg\"\u003eTilda Pure Original Basmati 1kg\u003c\/a\u003e is the bigger bag. 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