BHAGALPUR KATARNI RICE
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BHAGALPUR KATARNI RICE
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Maharaja Rahmat Khan Bahadur introduced Bhagalpur Katarni Rice, a superior fine-grain variety grown in Bihar. Known for its pleasant fragrance, local appeal, and excellent cooking quality, this ceremonial rice has potential equal to that of the Basmati variety.
Uniqueness of Katarni Rice
- Untainted appearance and delectable taste.
- Brown husk with awl shaped apex.
- Strong aroma in cooked and uncooked rice.
- Soft and Non-sticky rice with good digestion properties.
- Famous for palatability and beaten rice or Chura or Poha or Chiwda making qualitieInteresting Fact
Interesting facts:-
- Farmers in India have grown scented rice for about 2,500 years, dating back to the time of Susruta.
- Susruta, notably, made the first documented record of both scented rice and short-duration rice in India.
- Maharaja Rahmat Ali Khan Bahadur of Kharagpur is believed to have introduced Katarni rice cultivation in the Bhagalpur region.
- A single rice seed can produce up to 3,000 grains, the highest production level among cereals.
- Farmers have cultivated 40,000 different species of rice.
- People use pillows made of natural textiles stuffed with rice to relieve back and neck pain.
Health Benefits of Bhagalpur Katarni Rice:
- Contains a good balance or proteins, carbohydrates and fibre.
- Represents a good source of vitamins and minerals.
- Low in calories and fat.
The Rice is cultivated and grown by the women farmers of Bihar. Amalfarm is directly working with women farmers to source the product directly from their farm. The Rice is made by traditional milling process and thereby retains the nutrient naturally.
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