Daawat Golden Sella Basmati Rice 5kg

Kalyanam cooks stirring biryani in huge copper vessels behind the mandapam.

• What: Golden sella (parboiled) basmati rice
• Pack: 5 kg
• Brand: Daawat, from LT Foods
• Best for: Biryani, pulao, cooking for a crowd

Parboiled, also called puzhungal arisi (Tamil) · puzhukkalari (Malayalam) · kusubalakki (Kannada) · uppudu biyyam (Telugu) · usna chawal / sela chawal (Hindi) · ukda tandul (Marathi) · sela chaul (Punjabi) · siddho chal (Bengali).

What it is

Daawat basmati comes from LT Foods, a family business founded by Raghunath Arora in the Amritsar basmati-growing belt of Punjab.

Golden sella is basmati that has been parboiled before milling, which gives the grain its pale gold colour and a firmer body. It holds its shape through dum and layering, so the biryani comes out long, dry and separate, even in a big pot. Choosing between Daawat basmatis? Golden sella for biryani and big-batch cooking; Original for everyday pulao; Extra Long when you want the longest white grain on the plate.

Tip: Sella needs a longer soak than white basmati. Give it a full 30 minutes and it cooks through evenly.

Goes well with: Shan Briyani Masala, Shan Fried Onion, Heera Spanish Saffron

Parboiled basmati rice.

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