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This food grain (whose name translates to ‘rice that is soft’) has gained a reputation as a “magic” rice as it need not be cooked the conventional way. All one needs to do is soak the grains in some warm water for about 30 minutes (or in cold water for one hour) and it’s done! Boka saul (oryza sativa) is a paddy variety grown in parts of lower Assam. Back in the 17th century, it was the fuel for the Ahom soliders fighting the Mughal army. Today, it’s fuel for the hundreds of farmers who toil in the fields of Assam everyday, for whom it’s become a staple. The urban populace hasn’t really caught on yet. “But they should. Boka saul requires zero fuel. The rice does not need to be cooked!” says Hemanta Baishya, founder-Member of Lotus Progressive Centre, one of the two organisations who applied for the patent in 2016. “Just soak the rice in (cold) water for one hour, and it swells up like a charm. Mix it with curd, jaggery and banana, and it’s ready to eat. It will sort you for the whole day,” says Baishya, adding that the higher grade boka saul swells up in fifteen minutes flat. While the “zero-fuel requirement” rates high on its unique quotient, boka saul is highly nutritious. It has 10.73 per cent fibre content and 6.8 per cent protein, according to a study by the Guwahati University’s Biotechnology department. “It also cools down the body and is ‘default organic’. Even if you aid it with chemical fertilisers, it just will not respond — the crop will collapse!” says Baishya. Over the last four years, the scientific tests and analyses for boka saul was done in consultation with Assam Agricultural University, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Assam Science Technology and Environment Council and Guwahati University’s Biotechnology Department. According to Kalita, the rice can work well as a “disaster management” food as well as supplement for soldiers in high-altitude frontier areas. “During floods, this is a great ‘emergency food’ for obvious reasons. Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/assam/the-rice-that-needs-no-cooking-magic-rice-variety-from-assam-gets-gi-tag-5299318/ How to Prepare Magic Rice All one needs to do is soak the grains in some warm water for about 30 minutes (or in cold water for one hour) and it’s done! then Mix it with curd, jaggery and banana, and it’s ready to eat.  

Dehradooni or Type 3 basmati is renowned all over the world for its size, aroma and taste. It derives its name from the city name itself. H2H Type 3 Basmati rice has been procured directly from farmers of Highland of Kumaon valley in Uttarakhand. It comes in 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg pack. This rice is certified organic by Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board.

Despite being less popular than brown rice or wild rice, black rice, known as forbidden rice, is an ancient grain that has even more impressive health benefits than most other closely related rice varieties. Black rice has been eaten in regions of Asia for thousands of years; in fact for centuries it was reserved for only Chinese royalty. Today this type of rice is picking up in popularity and popping up in more health food stores across the US, Australia, and Europe, as people discover the numerous health benefits that whole grain black rice has to offer. Manipur is famous for black rice called ‘chakhao poireiton’, a highly nutritious variety with high mineral content including iron and amino acids. Black rice contains the antioxidant anthorcyanin, the same anti-cancer compound found in blueberries. It contains around 160 calories and offers a very high amount of flavonoid phytonutrients, a good source of important fiber, substantial mineral content including iron and copper, and even a good source of plant based protein. Just the outside hull of the grain has one of the highest levels of anthocyanin antioxidants of any food  Benefits of black rice- High antioxidants including anthocyanins, the same anti-cancer compound found in blueberries. Anthorocyanin prevents free radical damage in the body and protects against various ailments like heart diseases, inflammation and cancer. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthocyanin Improves Heart Health as it prevents Atherosclerosis- black rice helps in prevention of high BP and plaque formation in the heart. It also helps reduce LDL and HDL cholesterol. Can Help Detoxify the Body - Presence of high anti oxidants and phytonutrients helps reduce the oxidative stress in the body. As the body fights to eliminate toxins, the rice helps to repair and improve functions of each tissue; thereby improving the health of liver-  one of the most important detoxifiers in our body. In other words- black rice helps liver remove the unwanted substances through its anti-oxidant activity. Good Source of Fiber Which  Improves Digestive Health. Black rice takes longer to digest and helps slow down absorption of sugar in the blood- helps keep the sugar constant. Can help prevent Diabetes Helps preventing Obesity as it contains low calories and enough carbohydrates to keep you full and energetic.  Great source of minerals like iron, manganese, magnesium, selenium and phosphorus etc. All these minerals help in several processed of the Human body. High source protein- with as much as 8.5 grams of protein in 100 grams serving. Source- Manipur Variety- Chakhao Poireiton How to Cook :  Ingredients:- Chakhao/black Rice (Variety - Poireiton) - One cup Water - two cups Method:- Soak one cup of rice for 30 mins and drain Heat 2 cups of water in a sauce pan and bring to boil. Add the soaked rice and cook unti alll the water is absorbed and then lower the heat and cook till the rice is softened. Serve plain or sprinkle some sugar and shredded coconut.

Himalayan Red Rice, are deeply pigmented and contain an impressive array of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.It has a rich, slightly sweet, and complex flavor reminiscent of coconut, with a firm texture. Its intense, russet-red hue will color any other rice cooked with it, and it pairs beautifully with green vegetables.This type is higher in protein and fiber than white rice varieties, but where it really shines is in its antioxidant content.One needs to understand that raw and unpolished red rice has a glycemic index of 55 or slightly less which makes it a great choice for diabetics. Hence people with high blood sugar levels can consume red rice in moderation.

Taraori basmati, as the name suggests, derives its name from Taraori - a village in Nilokheri Tehsil of Karnal districtof Haryana. This variety of rice is grown by few farmers of Doon valley and is certified organic by Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board. This rice is certified organic by Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board.

Himalayan Red Rice, are deeply pigmented and contain an impressive array of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.It has a rich, slightly sweet, and complex flavor reminiscent of coconut, with a firm texture. Its intense, russet-red hue will color any other rice cooked with it, and it pairs beautifully with green vegetables.This type is higher in protein and fiber than white rice varieties, but where it really shines is in its antioxidant content.One needs to understand that raw and unpolished red rice has a glycemic index of 55 or slightly less which makes it a great choice for diabetics. Hence people with high blood sugar levels can consume red rice in moderation.

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Authentic Japanese Koshikari rice but grown in the hills of Uttarakhand; was introduced by a Japanese agriculturist. Koshihikari was first created in 1956, by combining 2 different strains of Nourin No.1 and Nourin No.22 at the Fukui Prefectural Agricultural Research Facility. It has become very popular now in Japan, in part due to its good appearance.