Ajara Ghansal grown in Kolhapur district is an aromatic grain, which has been cultivated over many generations in Ajara Taluk – some families of farmers have been cultivating Ghansal rice for more than 100 years....

A research conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai in 2018, revealed that three heritage rice varieties of Chhattisgarh – Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha –...

  Odisha Did you know that Odisha is home to over 100 varieties of scented rices? “Odisha produces rice similar to the famous Basmati rice and have qualities like pleasant fragrance, with small and round...

This traditional aromatic rice variety has a history of over 300 years; The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) has granted Geographical Indication (GI) status to Gobinda Bhog, a speciality from Burdaman district of West Bengal. It...

Thooyamalli, a traditional rice variety, gets its name from its striking resemblance to jasmine buds. Thooyamalli is a tasty rice that strengthens the nerves in the body. Loaded with medicinal benefits, this grain delays ageing...

Sold Out - Next batch availble after harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more!     Illupai Poo is amongst the rare, scented varieties of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu. This grain gets its...

The origins of this fragrant rice can be traced back to Wayanad district in Kerala. It was mostly grown by the tribal communities and is believed to be a competitor to the well known fragrant...

Uttar Pradesh When Gautam Budhha visited Kapilvastu for first time after attaining enlightenment, he gave the grains of Kala Namak to the local people and asked them to sow it. This grain is often called...

Sold out! Next available after our harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more! Jeeraga Champa is an aromatic rice that resemble the seeds of jeera (seeragam / cumin). Cultivated during the champa season (August...

  Uttar Pradesh Sukhdas was cultivated in Oudh (Kannauj to Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, India). This white-grained, delicate, scented rice was cooked in the royal kitchen for Emperor Akbar. There is a mention in the...

Katarni is an aromatic grain and was reserved for ‘ceremonial’ events. Native to Bhagalpur and Banka districts of Bihar, this rice has been facing the threat of extinction. Legend has it that the local regent...

‘Fit for the King’ is apt for this heritage grain as it is believed Rajamudi was exclusively grown for the Wodeyar Maharaja’s of Mysuru. Conversations with local farmers and elders in Mysuru reveal, “Those who...

  Gujarat Right before harvest season, a huge image could be seen on Praseed Kumar’s paddy field in Wayanad district. As spikelets started to appear, the image of the Guruvayur temple elephant ‘Guruvayur Kesavan’, took...

Sold Out - Next batch availble after harvest in 2025. Watch this space for more!   Illupai Poo is amongst the rare, scented varieties of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu. This grain gets its name...

  Tamil Nadu The art of naming of heritage rice, reflects on the thoughtfulness and sharp observation skills of farmers. It’s a remarkable and artistic process; The salient characteristic of each variety is brought out...