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Steamed KALAR Basmati: Royal Convenience Without Compromise
Steamed KALAR Basmati: Royal Convenience Without Compromise
IRRC-certified | 100-110°C precision steaming | Ready in 5 minutes | 95% nutrient retention
The Mughal Kitchen Secret, Modernized
Wahla Farms brings you Steamed KALAR Basmati Rice – the same variety served in royal courts, now precision-prepared under the supervision of Pakistan’s Institute of Rice Research Center (IRRC). Our proprietary steaming process at 100-110°C delivers:
- Restaurant-quality texture in half the time
- 95% nutrient preservation vs. 50% in home-steamed rice
- Consistent results – no more under/overcooked grains
- Authentic elongation – doubles in length when cooked
Nutritional Advantages
Compared to ordinary home-steamed rice:
- 40% higher in Vitamin B complex
- 65% more dietary fiber
- Zero artificial preservatives
- Low glycemic index (GI 58) – safer for diabetics
How KALAR Steamed Outperforms Home Preparation
| Feature | KALAR Steamed Rice | Home-Steamed Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking Time | 5 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Nutrient Retention | 95% | 45-60% |
| Grain Separation | Perfect | Variable |
| Consistency | Batch-tested uniformity | Depends on skill |
Chef’s Technique: Perfect Restaurant-Style Biryani
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Wahla Farms Steamed KALAR Rice
- 500g chicken/mutton
- 1 cup fried onions
- 2 tbsp biryani masala
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 10 strands saffron (soaked)
- 4 tbsp ghee
Method:
- Marinate meat with yogurt and spices for 1 hour
- Layer half the rice over cooked meat in heavy pot
- Sprinkle fried onions and saffron milk
- Add remaining rice, drizzle ghee
- Cover with lid, cook on low heat for 5 minutes
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Serves 4 | Cooking time: 30 minutes (vs. 90 mins traditional)
Professional-Grade Packaging
- Chef’s Choice: 5kg vacuum-sealed with oxygen absorber
- Family Pack: 2kg microwave-safe pouches
- Bulk Service: 25kg institutional packs
FAQs About Steamed Rice
Is this rice pre-cooked?
Parboiled through steaming – just needs 5 minutes of final heating to serve.
Why is it better than instant rice?
We use whole KALAR grains (not processed fragments) and traditional steaming methods.
Can I use this for fried rice?
Yes! The grains stay firm and separate – perfect for stir-frying.
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