About the Book: Quest For The Perfect Rice: Biryanis, Khichadis, Teharis and
Pulao
From royal kitchens to your plate—the epic journey of rice. A delicious dive
into the stories behind Indias favourite rice dishes. A Quest for the Perfect
Rice is a witty, immersive journey into the heart of Indias most beloved grain,
tracing the layered histories of biryani, pulao, tehari and more. Framed as a
playful midnight dialogue with the exiled Nawab Wajid Ali Shah—connoisseur,
aesthete and eternal patron of indulgence—the narrative unfolds like a lavish
mehfil of stories, flavours and forgotten lore. Blending food history, culinary
traditions, mythology and a generous dash of royal