Basmati in Sanskrit means fragrant and a true basmati rice is at once fragrant and long-grained. Anupy Singla will talk about what makes basmati rice so special. She will showcase how to pick the best variety of rice for your meal, how to make the best saffron basmati rice, and how to take it to another level entirely by making a biryani. We will pair our biryani with a pomegranate salad and Indian omelet. Pantry Basics: Saffron spice.