Monday 12 January 2015

Interesting Facts about Indian Rice Grains!

Basmati Rice is considered the most fragrant rice in the whole world. It is largely found in the foothills of Himalayas, and in the region surrounding India and Pakistan. These regions have the most fertile soil to produce organic rice in large quantities.

Near about half the population of the world eats rice, including in their daily meal. However, there are more than 40,000 unique varieties in rice that are popular amongst the people all over the world. With this, there are a few more interesting facts about rice.

Rice symbolizes prosperity and fertility in Indian culture. It plays a significant role while performing rituals of the wedding. Also, it is considered auspicious to give newborn babies their first food as pasni made with rice. Washing rice till the time the water gets clear will only result in washing off the nutrients. If you want to preserve the nutrients, hold on washing the starch away. Consider going for enriched rice for which you do not feel the need to wash them.

The only difference lies between white and brown rice is the way they are processed or milled. Apart from that, there are three different sizes of the rice grain. The most popular being the long grain basmati rice that is quite light and fluffy. Golden Sella Rice is high on demand due to the flavor it adds Indian, Mughlai, Persian, Continental and Chinese dishes.

It is said that white rice has a longer shelf life when compared to brown rice where germ and bran is primarily intact in the grain. In order to increase their shelf life, it is advisable to store rice in a cool and dry environment.

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