West Bengal An average Bengali consumes rice every day, and there are many who consume thrice a day! It is their staple; it’s their comfort food. Only on special occasions, festival and rituals, do they...

West Bengal An average Bengali consumes rice every day, and there are many who consume thrice a day! It is their staple; it’s their comfort food. Only on special occasions, festival and rituals, do they...

 Tamilnadu As the name suggests this rice was given to the mapillai (bridegroom). The night before the wedding, this rice variety was soaked in water. In the morning, the bridegroom would drink the supernatant water...

 Tamilnadu As the name suggests this rice was given to the mapillai (bridegroom). The night before the wedding, this rice variety was soaked in water. In the morning, the bridegroom would drink the supernatant water...

Crafted from the nutrient-dense Mapillai Champa red rice. This Mapillai Champa Idli Dosa batter is perfectly fermented, bringing out a deep flavour. The rich aroma of the rice complements the naturally soft, fluffy texture of...

This unique blend of Mapillai Champa red rice and nutrient-rich ragi creates a wholesome and hearty batter. The deep, earthy flavours of the red rice beautifully complement the subtly sweet notes of ragi, resulting in...

Manipur hosts more than 25 different traditional rice varieties, many of which are known to have medicinal properties amongst the locals. Unfortunately, many farmers have switched to producing more market friendly HYV’s of rice leading...

Kerala From the Wayanad district in Kerala, Mullan Kazhama is a fragrant rice which is believed to have high levels of protein content. The Kazhama rice (now also known as ‘Kaima’) are a group of...

  Kerala From the Wayanad district in Kerala, Mullan Kazhama is a fragrant rice which is believed to have high levels of protein content. The Kazhama rice (now also known as ‘Kaima’) are a group...

 Kerala This red rice variety from Kerala has a wide range of health benefits. Boiled Navara is a good weaning food for infants, particularly those with low weight. Regular consumption of Navara rice gruel cooked...

 Tamilnadu Cultivated in low lying areas, the Neelam Champa is a medicinal rice. Once upon a time, it was prescribed for lactating mothers in Tamil Nadu. In 2014, a survey done by the Centre  for...

  Myanmar For the people of Myanmar, rice is an integral part of their life, especially glutinous rice varieties. Nga Cheik is a glutinous type of purple/black rice that originates in Myanmar and is often...

Commonly known as the Rosematta rice,the Kerla Matta rice varieties are extremely nutritious. These bold grains lower content of fat, saturated fat, and cholestrol; considered 'heart friendly', consuming this grain ensures important blood vessels are...

A traditional Andhra-style delicacy, this protein-packed batter is made from whole green moong dal or Pesarattu. This Pesarattu Batter is known for its high fiber, iron, and essential amino acids. Naturally fermented to enhance digestibility,...

Tamilnadu This traditional south Indian red rice has multiple nutritional benefits. Usually recommended during pregnancy, consuming Poongkar rice helps in the process of lactation. When consumed as ‘kanji’ or rice gruel, it improves the skin...