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Shredded KALAR Basmati: The Artisan’s Choice for Traditional Desserts
Shredded KALAR Basmati: The Artisan's Choice for Traditional Desserts
"Reserved for kheer, phirni & royal sweets since the Mughal era - never for ordinary meals"
A Culinary Heirloom, Not Mere "Tota Chawal"
Wahla Farms presents the Shredded KALAR Basmati - specially precision-cut to 5-7mm under the guidance of Pakistan's Institute of Rice Research Center. Unlike common shredded rice, our variety:
- Is exclusively cultivated from the royal KALAR strain
- Undergoes triple sorting to ensure uniform shred size
- Contains natural milk-binding proteins for creamier desserts
- Develops the perfect starch balance when slow-cooked
The Phirni Secret
Our 6.2mm shreds create the ideal surface area-to-volume ratio for that signature velvety texture prized by Lucknowi chefs.
Kheer Alchemy
KALAR's natural amylose content ensures your dessert thickens perfectly without artificial binders.
Zarda Mastery
The shreds absorb saffron and cardamom evenly - no more patchy coloring.
Why Ordinary Rice Fails for Desserts
| Characteristic | KALAR Shredded | Generic Shredded Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Starch Type | 28% amylose (slow gelatinization) | 18-22% amylose |
| Milk Absorption | 3.2x weight in dairy | 2.1x weight |
| Sweetener Distribution | Even penetration to core | Surface-only absorption |
| Recommended Use | Desserts ONLY (by design) | General purpose |
Grandmother's Royal Kheer (With Scientific Precision)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Wahla Farms Shredded KALAR Rice
- 1.5 liters full-fat buffalo milk
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 8 green cardamom pods (bruised)
- 1/4 tsp edible camphor (optional)
- 20 strands saffron (soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios & almonds
The Wahla Method:
- Soak rice in 2 cups water for 18 minutes exactly (optimizes hydration)
- In heavy copper pot, bring milk to boil stirring clockwise
- Add drained rice and cardamom, reduce to 82°C (use thermometer)
- Simmer uncovered for 47 minutes, stirring every 6 minutes
- Add sugar and cook 13 more minutes until 22% reduction
- Remove from heat, stir in saffron milk and nuts
Serves 8 | Perfect viscosity at 68°C serving temperature
Packaging Worthy of Master Chefs
- Artisan Edition: Hand-numbered 1kg cotton bags (Limited to 500/year)
- Sweet Kitchen Reserve: 5kg vacuum-sealed with moisture control
- Wedding Confectioner's Chest: 25kg in heritage wooden crate
FAQs About Dessert Rice
Why shouldn't I use this for biryani?
The shred size and starch profile are scientifically optimized for slow sugar absorption - it would make biryani overly sticky.
How is this different from store-bought "tota chawal"?
Commercial versions use milling byproducts. Ours are whole grains precision-cut after aging to preserve dessert-specific qualities.
Do professional kitchens use this?
Leading Pakistani hotels including Serena and Pearl Continental specify KALAR Shredded for their signature desserts.
A Sacred Tradition, Perfected
Join the circle of culinary custodians preserving Pakistan's sweet heritage. Our annual harvest yields only 8,000kg of authentic dessert-grade shredded rice.
RESERVE YOUR DESSERT RICEIncludes complimentary recipe booklet by Master Chef Farah Rasheed | Orders above 5kg receive free saffron sample