{"title":"Shama","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama is a rice and flour label covering the main staples of a Pakistani, Indian or Bangladeshi household under one name. Its range concentrates on a few lines done in several sizes, from bags for a small family to the large sacks that restaurants and big households buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe carry Shama across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-rice\"\u003ebasmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sella-basmati-rice\"\u003esella basmati rice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e, all within \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basmati-and-long-grain-rice\"\u003ebasmati and long grain rice\u003c\/a\u003e, and in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chapati-atta\"\u003echapati atta\u003c\/a\u003e. The basmati includes extra long grain styles, and the sella is the golden kind, parboiled for a firm grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtra long basmati is the choice for plain steamed rice, jeera rice and a fragrant pulao, where length and aroma show. Golden sella is the workhorse for biryani and restaurant pilau because it stays separate through dum cooking and reheating. Jasmine suits Thai curries and fried rice, and the chakki atta makes everyday chapatis, parathas and puris. A household that cooks both biryani and plain rice often keeps a sack of each, and a bag of jasmine for nights when the family wants noodles and stir-fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep rice sacks off the floor in a cool, dry spot, and roll the top down tightly after each scoop. Soak basmati for twenty to thirty minutes before cooking to help the grains lengthen. To compare, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tilda\"\u003eTilda\u003c\/a\u003e shelf and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kohinoor\"\u003eKohinoor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shama-chakki-gold-atta-2kg","title":"Shama Chakki Gold Atta 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Chakki Gold Atta is 100% whole wheat flour, stone ground the chakki way so it keeps the bran and the slightly coarse texture that makes chapatis soft and full of flavour. It is a source of fibre and iron, and a good everyday atta for rotis, parathas and puris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd warm water to the atta a little at a time with a pinch of salt and knead to a soft, pliable dough. Cover and rest for fifteen minutes. Roll small balls into thin rounds, cook on a hot tawa until brown spots appear, then puff over the flame or press with a cloth. Brush with ghee and keep wrapped so they stay soft. For parathas, fold in ghee and roll into layers; for puris, make a slightly stiffer dough and fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% whole wheat, stone ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12g protein per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pillsbury-chakki-atta-2kg\"\u003ePillsbury Chakki Atta 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chapati-atta\"\u003echapati atta\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178813997395,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-chakki-gold-atta-2kg-front.png?v=1791021851"},{"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":"shama-jasmine-rice-1kg","title":"Shama Jasmine Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eShama Jasmine Rice is AAA grade Thai hom mali rice, the long grain fragrant rice of Thailand. It cooks soft and slightly sticky, with a gentle floral aroma, and it is the rice to serve with Thai green and red curries, stir fries, Chinese dishes and any meal where you want grains that cling together lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the rice once or twice in cold water. Put one cup of rice in a pan with one and a quarter to one and a half cups of water, bring it to the boil, then cover and reduce to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave covered for ten more minutes before fluffing with a fork. It also works well in a rice cooker and makes excellent fried rice the next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA grade Thai hom mali rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger bag see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shama-jasmine-rice-2kg\"\u003eShama Jasmine Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178822615379,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-jasmine-rice-1kg-front.png?v=1791021905"},{"product_id":"shama-jasmine-rice-2kg","title":"Shama Jasmine Rice 2kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2kg bag of Shama Jasmine Rice, AAA grade Thai hom mali rice for households that cook East and South East Asian food often. The long, translucent grains steam up tender and fragrant with a light cling, ideal for spooning curry over or pressing into a bowl beside a stir fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the rice a quick rinse, then cook one cup with about one and a quarter cups of water: bring to the boil, cover, simmer gently for 15 minutes and rest off the heat for ten minutes. For coconut rice, swap half the water for coconut milk and add a pinch of salt. Cooled leftover jasmine rice is the best base for egg fried rice and nasi goreng.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA grade Thai hom mali rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally fat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2kg bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shaheen-thai-jasmine-rice-2kg\"\u003eShaheen Thai Jasmine Rice 2kg\u003c\/a\u003e, and see all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmine-rice\"\u003ejasmine rice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55178822975827,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/shama-jasmine-rice-2kg-front.png?v=1791021922"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/collections\/brand-shama.png?v=1790851299","url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/shama.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}