Indrayani Rice

Last Updated on April 10, 2022 by Dharani

What is Indrayani Rice?

Whenever we think of rice, an image of south India pops up in our minds because we have always heard that the Southern part of India is all about rice. Although, this is a very misunderstood trope about this beautiful region of India. Rice is grown in many other parts of India apart from South India. And one of those regions is Maharashtra.

This wonderful place that sits right in the center of our country produces some of the finest varieties of rice. Indrayani Rice is one of those. Consumed largely by the local people of Maharashtra. It is widely known for its delicious aroma. This rice was discovered in 1987. It is white in color and also has a sticky texture after getting cooked.

Many times it gets very confusing to identify Indrayani Rice between the other commonly used rice varieties which are also white but this problem can be solved if the buyer notices the unpolished and husky texture of Indrayani Rice which is very rare in any other type of white rice.

Benefits of this rice are also uncountable. You just name it, and almost all health benefits that a person needs are present in just one bowl of Indrayani Rice.

Health Benefits of Indrayani Rice

• Loaded with Vitamins and Minerals including Vitamin D, calcium, niacin, fiber etc.
• Rich in zinc and iron.
• Also gives benefits of Thiamine and Manganese.
• Great source of protein.
• Increases metabolism.
• Maintains Blood Pressure.
• Take good care of gut health.
• Helps in weight loss.
• Good for digestion.

Cultivation of Indrayani Rice

Indrayani Rice is grown in the Maval region of Pune and in some areas of Nashik. It is grown through the transplantation process. In this process the Indrayani Rice seedlings are prepared in the nursery and then sown in the main field by the farmers. After this process, it takes around 70 to 80 days for the seedlings to fully come up and get fixed in the field soil. Then within 130 to 140 days the Indrayani Rice becomes ready for harvesting. During Indrayani Rice cultivation SRI ( i.e. System of Rice Intensification) is also used.

All this procedure takes a good amount of time and water as well. In addition to all of that, this rice variety also requires better irrigation facilities to give better results. After harvesting the rice plants go through a beating process.

The special thing about Indrayani Rice is that they remain unpolished, and therefore its nutritional values remain intact and undisturbed. Its husk is equally important as the rice itself. It can easily be identified because of its long grain.

Although there are several new versions of this rice, namely:-

• Phule Maval
• Phule Samruddhi

Indrayani Rice Recipes

This rice is in many ways similar to the regular white rice, hence many commonly known dishes can be made with this rice, such as:-

• Phule pulao
• Idli
• Dosa
• Rice flour tortillas
• Khichdi
• Porridge
• Putthu
• Bhat
• Kheer etc.
• Pancakes

Apart from eating, this rice can also be included in our skincare. The water in which this rice is washed or soaked is very beneficial for both skin and hair, one must give it a try. Also, Indrayani Rice scrub can also do wonders to the skin, leaving it tan free, glowing and radiant.

To make this scrub all you have to do is take a spoonful of Indrayani Rice and soak it into the water for some 10 to 15 minutes. Just keep in mind that the water should  be double the quantity of rice. And after 15 minutes just grind the soaked rice in the grinder.

That’s it, the rice scrub is ready to give you a healthy and shining skin. Just take a coin sized quantity of the scrub and massage it into your face for 5 minutes and then wash it off.

So, these were some of the interesting facts and benefits about Indrayani Rice which you probably didn’t hear before.

Or maybe that’s the reason people don’t buy this rice as much. But now that you know the limitless benefits of this rice it is a must to buy Indrayani Rice once. It is easily available online and the price is also very reasonable.

So, when are you bringing this home?