{"product_id":"mahmood-sella-basmati-rice-5kg","title":"Mahmood Long Grain Sella Basmati Rice 5kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wondered why restaurant rice always comes out perfectly – firm, separate, and never mushy – the answer is often \u003cstrong\u003eSella Basmati\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eMahmood Sella Basmati Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium parboiled long-grain basmati, partially cooked in the husk before milling. This unique process locks in nutrients, firms the grain, and gives it an exceptional ability to stay fluffy and separate even after long cooking or reheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahmood is one of the most trusted names in premium rice across the Middle East and Europe – and their Sella Basmati is a favourite in professional kitchens and large family households alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌾 Premium long-grain Sella (parboiled) basmati rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍲 Firm, separate grains – ideal for large-batch cooking \u0026amp; catering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔥 Holds texture perfectly when reheated – great for meal prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 Higher nutritional value than regular white basmati – parboiling retains more vitamins \u0026amp; minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕌 Halal certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 5kg bulk pack – best value for families \u0026amp; restaurants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚚 Fast delivery across Prague and Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Sella Basmati Rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSella\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cem\u003eparboiled basmati\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003econverted rice\u003c\/em\u003e) is basmati rice that has been soaked, steamed, and dried before milling. This process: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrives nutrients from the bran into the grain – making it more nutritious than regular white rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGelatinises the starch – so grains stay firm and never stick together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives the rice a slightly golden colour and a more robust, nutty flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes it the preferred choice for biryani, kabuli pulao, and large-scale cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook Mahmood Sella Basmati Rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 2–3 times. Soak for 30–60 minutes (Sella benefits from longer soaking). Cook with a 1:1.75 ratio of rice to water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before fluffing. Result: perfectly firm, fragrant, restaurant-quality rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Dishes for Sella Basmati\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍲 \u003cstrong\u003eKabuli Pulao\u003c\/strong\u003e – Afghanistan’s national dish – Sella is the traditional choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍛 \u003cstrong\u003eChicken or Lamb Biryani\u003c\/strong\u003e – holds up perfectly through long cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍖 \u003cstrong\u003eMandi \u0026amp; Machboos\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gulf-style slow-cooked rice \u0026amp; meat dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥣 \u003cstrong\u003eTahdig\u003c\/strong\u003e – Persian crispy-bottom rice – Sella gives the best crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍜 \u003cstrong\u003eRestaurant-style rice\u003c\/strong\u003e – bulk cooking that stays perfect for hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Dish with Our Spices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahmood Sella Basmati is the perfect canvas for bold spice blends. 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Whether you’re a home cook or running a restaurant kitchen, we have the rice you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Asan Oriental Supermarket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🕌 100% Halal – meat, chicken, rice \u0026amp; groceries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚚 Fast delivery in Prague \u0026amp; across Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌍 Afghan, Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern \u0026amp; Asian products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📍 Your local Oriental supermarket in Prague – shop online anytime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Asan Oriental Supermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53606029427026,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"CZK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/1549\/2434\/files\/mahmood-rice-5kg.png?v=1780159087","url":"https:\/\/asanshop.cz\/products\/mahmood-sella-basmati-rice-5kg","provider":"Asan Oriental Supermarket ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}