Laila Basmati is a dependable everyday basmati — long grained, lightly fragrant, and cooking up fluffy and separate. The 2kg pack makes it one of the better value rices on the shelf, which is why it turns up in so many family kitchens.

Laila is a familiar name across British Asian and African grocery, supplying rice, flours and pulses to households and caterers alike.

How to cook it

Rinse until the water runs clear. Use one part rice to one and a half parts water, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer on the lowest heat for 10 to 12 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes and fork through before serving.

Good with

• Curry goat, oxtail and Caribbean stews
• Jollof rice and West African one-pots
• Biryani, pilau and everyday weeknight cooking

Supplied in a 2kg pack. Store in a cool, dry place.