Eating biryani in Delhi isn’t just about food—it’s an emotion, whether it is cooked with India Gate, Daawat, or Gori Rice. From shaadi buffets to Sunday family daawats, biryani always arrives as the star of the table.
And if there’s one secret ingredient that decides whether your biryani makes people go “wah! Kya Biryani Banai Hai”
Let me spill some shaadi-style tea: at my cousin’s wedding, while everyone was fussing about mehendi designs and dance practice, my chachi was stressing about only one thing—the biryani rice. “Masala perfect ho ya na ho, par agar chawal chipak gaya toh baarati muh bana lenge,” she said.
And she was right, because the hero of every unforgettable biryani is a grain of rice that cooks long, fluffy, and fragrant. So, let’s dive into the best biryani rice in the market today, with their qualities and prices.
India Gate Super Basmati Rice
Price: Around ₹770 for 5kg with a 30% exclusive discount
This is not your everyday daal-chawal rice, because India Gate Classic is what caterers call “the Rolls-Royce of Basmati.”
Why?
- Extra-long grains come from the true origin.
- Non-sticky, each grain stands tall on the plate.
- Perfectly aged (2+ years), so it soaks masala like a pro.
- Aroma that fills the whole kitchen before the dum lid even opens.
At my cousin’s shaadi, one spoonful of biryani made daadi smile, because of the trust, otherwise she doesn’t hand out compliments easily. India Gate Biryani Rice truly lived up to its hype.
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Daawat Biryani Basmati Rice
Price: Around ₹936 for 5kg with a 25% exclusive discount.
If the India Gate brand is Rolls-Royce, Daawat is your luxury SUV—equally classy, equally reliable.
- Naturally aromatic & considered the world’s longest rice.
- Elongate up to 22 mm when soaked & cooked
- Rich flavor that comes from 2+ years of natural aging
We made Hyderabadi-style mutton biryani with Daawat Biryani Basmati Rice this August—and even the picky foodie in the family went back for thirds.
Gori Rice: 1121 Premium Quality Basmati
Price: Around ₹725 for 5kg with a 42% exclusive discount
Now comes the dark horse: Sounds Gori Rice, but actually is Gauri Rice, by Shrejal Impex Pvt Ltd. This one surprised us all.
- Slender-shaped, extra-long 1121 grain rice
- Bloom beautifully (twice their size after cooking).
- Absorb saffron-milk and masala evenly in every layer.
- Budget-friendly compared to other premium brands.
- Gives a non-sticky but aromatic result
At one wedding party, people were actually complimenting the rice, not just the masala or the meat, but because of its perfect grains. That’s how you know Gori rice nailed it.
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Tips to Cook Biryani Rice Like a Pro
- ✅ Soak your rice 30 minutes before cooking—it helps elongation.
- ✅ Cook till 70–80% done, then drain and layer with masala.
- ✅ Add saffron, kewra, or rose water for that royal fragrance.
- ✅ Never over-stir—the grains need dignity.
- ✅ Rest the biryani before serving. Like every great story, it needs a climax.
- ✅ Buy rice online to compare rates, quality, and variety.
From India Gate, Daawat, to Gori Rice: Worth the Price Tag?
100% yes! Premium basmati rice is not just rice—it’s an experience. Be it a Delhi’s big fat weddings, a family daawat, or just a cozy dum biryani night, these grains turn a simple meal into a regal memory.
So the next time you plan biryani, don’t just pick any packet off the shelf. Choose the rice that stands tall, tastes royal, and makes guests sneak back for seconds.
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