The Beauty Of Basmati

A versatile vehicle for flavours For chef Manjunath Mural of one-Michelin-starred restaurant Song of India, basmati holds a special place in his heart. “During my childhood, I always loved and craved dishes like pulao with meat and biryani. But because it’s an expensive rice, my mum and grandma would cook it only for special occasions like festivals or if there was a guest coming to our house.” At his fine-dining restaurant, he showcases the beauty of basmati in a variety of dishes, from pulao rice and his signature dum biryani to desserts like dried fruit kheer and saffron phirni.