Mastering Flavour
with the Rarest Basmati

Flavour has the power to transport us across time and place,
and few understand this better than Arun Kapil.

As a chef, spice expert, and founder of Green Saffron, he brings a lifetime of passion
for provenance and authenticity.
In this unique MDG masterclass, Arun introduces participants to the world’s rarest aged Basmati rice — cultivated for generations in India’s Haryana region beneath the Himalayan foothills. Its delicate fragrance, natural sweetness, and light yet substantial texture are celebrated by chefs worldwide as a true benchmark of heritage grain cultivation.

During this immersive session, chefs will not only prepare and taste dishes crafted with this extraordinary rice, but also explore the philosophy behind sourcing ingredients with respect and intention. Arun will share how spices and grains carry stories, linking past and present, and how the act of cooking can become a form of storytelling in itself. Expect a journey into flavor at its purest — where each grain reflects centuries of tradition, and each dish reveals the poetry of balance, fragrance, and texture.