5 Types of Indian Rice that are healthy and tasty.

5 Types of Indian Rice


Rice is the only grain that is cultivated and consumed worldwide. Indian is among the countries that consume rice as its staple food and the reason is the presence of nutrients like carbs, vitamins, and minerals in it. There is a countless variety of rice that is grown in different regions of the country to prepare sweet dishes, spicy delicacies, and snacks. If you’re an Indian food aficionado, you might like to know about a few varieties of rice that are healthy as well as flavorful.


Basmati Rice 


Basmati is one of the long-grained varieties of rice that is eaten the most throughout the country. It is long and thin in shape and does not stick after boiling. The endearing taste and fragrance make you drool over dishes made with this rice. These characteristics of the Basmati rice are the reason why Indians use this rice to cook dishes like Biryani, Vegetable Pulao, and Jeera Rice.


Brown Rice 


If you’re looking for healthier Indian rice, brown rice would be the right choice. Brown rice is a lot richer in antioxidants than white rice. The fluffy texture and strong taste keep you full and your heart healthy. It’s an aromatic rice that is appropriate to relish with dishes like red kidney beans, chicken curry, rasam, and more.


Red Rice 


Red rice is a long-grain variety of rice with its outer layer intact which makes it more fibrous than other varieties of rice. The rice is packed with nutrients like vitamins and iron and is a perfect grain to be added to your daily diet.


Mogra Rice 


Mogra is known to be a broken Basmati rice that is commonly used for making dishes like khichdi (porridge), rice soups, and pulao. The grains are medium in size and smell exceptionally good which is why people buy this. It is popular due to the non-stickiness and luster layer on each grain.


Black Rice 


Black rice (also called Black paddy rice) is glutinous rice that is mostly grown in the North-Eastern states of India. It has the highest amount of antioxidants and protein among all types of rice which helps you in weight loss and boost heart health. The rice is commonly used to make rice desserts and dishes like pulao with vegetables for a healthy meal.


Now that you’re aware of the healthy variety of Indian rice that tastes great, step out to buy your favorite among these or order online from an Indian grocery store.  
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