Biryani takes time. Marinating, layering, getting the dum right- it's easy to overlook the one ingredient that can undo all of it: the rice. If it's not aged enough, it turns mushy under the pressure of a slow-cooked pot. Our special Biryani Rice uses extra-long grain Basmati that's aged to elongate during cooking without breaking, and holds up through the entire dum process without collapsing into a clump. It also soaks up the masala, meat, and saffron while staying light and separate instead of turning heavy or sticky.