Dildaar Basmati Extra Long 5kg (Pack of 2)

Dildaar Basmati Extra Long supplied as a pack of two, for households that get through rice steadily and would rather not reorder every few weeks. It is the same long-grain aromatic rice as the single packs: grains that elongate on cooking, stay separate and firm, and carry a clear aroma that comes through in plain rice as much as in biryani.

Best for

• Biryani and pulao
• Everyday steamed rice with dal and curries
• Jeera rice and fried rice

How to cook it

Rinse until the water runs clear and soak for twenty to thirty minutes, which is what allows a long grain to lengthen rather than break. For plain rice, one cup of rice to one and a half cups of water, boiled then covered on the lowest heat for twelve minutes, with ten minutes of resting before the lid comes off. For biryani, parboil to about seventy per cent in salted water, drain, and finish layered on low heat. Loosen the cooked rice with a fork.

Pack and storage

Supplied as a pack of two. Store in a cool, dry place, sealed after opening, and leave the second pack unopened until it is needed. Keep rice airtight and away from strong spices, whose aroma basmati absorbs easily.