West Bengal Kamini Bhog was and still is reserved for those special occasions in many parts of India. Though not as popular as Gobinda Bhog, this glutinous rice originating in from the Sundarbans grows in deep...

West Bengal   West Bengal is home to an extraordinary diversity of rice varieties, each with its own unique characteristics, cultivated across the region's varied landscapes. Among these, Kanachur stands out as another popular and...

We’d like to introduce you to Kari Basumathi, a rare indigenous variety that belongs to India’s rich array of scented cultivars. This long, fine grain originates from Karnataka and has a growth period of approximately 120 days....

We’d like to introduce you to Kari Basumathi, a rare indigenous variety that belongs to India’s rich array of scented cultivars. This long, fine grain originates from Karnataka and has a growth period of approximately 120...

 This black rice called as ‘Kavuni Arisi’ in Tamil, is a rich grain which has been grown in India since the Chola Period. With powerful disease-fighting antioxidants, this sticky rice, contains dietary fiber, anti-inflammatory properties,...

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...

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...

Popular in the Sunderbans, Kerala Sundari is a non-scented, bold rice and a good yielder. People are still unsure of why it is called Kerala Sundari; could it have migrated from Kerala? We have no...

Assam Heritage rice varieties from Assam, that are medium and short grain, and scented are broadly classified as ‘Joha’. There are many varieties of joha, and one of them is Ketaki Joha. A Sali crop...

Owing to the edapho-climatic factors, rice became the staple food of Eastern India since millennia. A survey report published in 1930 showed that the erstwhile Bengal province had 15000 rice varieties. However, majority of these...

Kichli Champa is an extremely fine and long grain rice which was often used to prepare pulaos and biriyanis. With a relatively low glycemic index of approximately 50, it is a table rice that can...

Kichli Champa is an extremely fine and long grain rice which was often used to prepare pulaos and biriyanis. With a relatively low glycemic index of approximately 50, it is a table rice that can...

Kothamalli Champa is a small fragrant red rice variety. Nutrient rich this rice is believed to help in clotting of blood flow during injuries. These grain resemble kothamalli (coriander) seeds and also share a similar...