Biryanis across India, recipe contest, and more😀

Browse from 1500+ recipes on cookbook Basmati, the fragrant rice is called so due to the sweet scent it gives out when cooked. It's popular as the rice that is used to make biryani. But did you know its origin? Though the rice is found in countries like Nepal, Pakistan, it is said that basmati was first cultivated in the Indian subcontinent. As the grains are long and aromatic, it can be not only be used in making savoury dishes but also delectable sweets. Rice is the staple food for many. While it is avoided by the ones who diet, here are a few titbits on the benefits of consuming white rice and how easily it is misunderstood when it comes to weight loss. [READ MORE]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAgJI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) A bowl of masaledar steaming biryani is bound to make anyone's mouth water. We are here to throw some light on the varieties of biryanis consumed across India and what makes them stand out. [READ MORE]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAg1I&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) 1st winner to receive bb gift card worth Rs. 1500/- 2nd winner to receive bb gift card worth Rs. 1000/- 15 Runners Up to receive bb gift card worth Rs. 500/- [SUBMIT RECIPE]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAgxI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) Contest Ends on: 20th Jan, 2021 UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwVI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& [Handi Biryani]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwVI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwRI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& [Zafrani Pulao]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwRI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwdI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& [Roasted Rice Kheer]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwdI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwZI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& [Baked Butter Mushroom Rice]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwZI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAwFI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& POWERED BY UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlYIAAJI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlcOBQZI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0& Do you like our emails? Let us know to help you better! [YES, I DO!]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlQADwNI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) [NOT MUCH]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlQADwNI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) Spread the word! Love, All of us at bigbasket [*Terms & Conditions apply | Click Here for T&Cs]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlQNDgFI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&) Click here to [Opt-out]( UFkAUlQDBh4ISkFGWkNCQlhUVgNdAU5ZX1wBcQUJAFwNT1oMD09GEFBFQUZSXVRRVV1DC19dD3BWCVZYDkoCWgwd&ml=UlgPVB4DTlUMAAZI&sl=Ix16HzdgTjF0YklSUkBGAltbGgRFF1heQlQFHwELDElR&pp=0&)