ACHARMATI - RAW POLISHED
Acharmati is a short bold rice from Odisha. Though it has pleasant yellow husk, when removed, the kernel is dull white in colour. This fragrant grain is an autumn crop and accordingly to farmers is...
ADAM CHINI - RAW POLISHED
Three farmers have applied for the geographical indication (GI) for Ramnagar brinjal, Banarasi Langda mango and the aromatic Adamchini rice. A very small grain, this fragrant rice cooks almost in a jiffy. Farmers in Mirzapur,...
AMBEMOHAR - RAW POLISHED
“Pej/ Kanji (rice gruel) makes for a great health drink because it allows for better assimilation of Vit D & calcium,” explains nutritionist and fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar. And Ambemohar was the rice used by...
ANANDANOOR SANNA
This traditional variety is named after the region it was cultivated, namely Anandanoor. After interactions with local farmers, we believe this could be around modern day Salem district and is also referred locally as Salem...
Jeeraga Champa - Raw Polished
Tamilnadu Jeeraga Champa is an aromatic rice that resemble the seeds of jeera (seeragam / cumin). Cultivated during the champa season (August to January), this grain is rich in fibre and vitamins. It is believed...
Kala Namak - Raw Polished
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...
Kalajeera - Raw Polished
Kalajeera, also known as the ‘Prince of Rice’ is an aromatic variety. Originating from Orissa, this lowland scented rice variety looks like coriander seeds. It is believed to increase hemoglobin levels and the body metabolism....
Kerala Sundari - Raw Polished
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...
KICHILI CHAMPA - RAW POLISHED
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...
Kumbersale - Raw Polished
A rare grain native to Karnataka, this rice is known for its slender and long appearance that is often mistaken for bamboo rice. Upon cooking, Kumbersale is easy to cook and light on the stomach...