Annam Ponni Boiled 5kg & Dildaar Basmati 5kg Combo Pack

A combo of the two rices most South Asian households keep side by side, in the 5kg sizes that last: Annam Ponni Boiled Rice 5kg and Dildaar Extra Long Basmati 5kg.

They are not substitutes for each other. Ponni boiled rice is the parboiled South Indian everyday rice — short, firm grains that stay separate and hold up to sambar, rasam, curd rice and a full meals plate. Extra long basmati is the aromatic, slender-grained rice that elongates as it cooks, for biryani, pulao, ghee rice and anything served with a rich North Indian gravy.

Rinse both until the water runs clear. Basmati benefits from a 20–30 minute soak before cooking; ponni does not need one but takes more water and a little longer. Store both in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.