{"product_id":"gandhasaale-fragrant-rice-raw-q3g3g","title":"Bio Basics Gandhasaale Fragrant Rice - Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative variety of aromatic rice from Kerala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for making biriyani, pulav and risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown organically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGandhasaale Fragrant Rice is an unusual variety of raw rice that grows in the Western Ghats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grains are small, slightly plump with a beautiful fragrance, that makes it ideal for making biriyanis and pulavs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can also be used for making south-east Asian dishes such as risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice tastes delicious and is a favourite among people in this region.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmers tell us that Gandhasaale Rice was also grown in the plains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough it had a good yield, the rice had no fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo bring out the best in this rice, high altitude and the low night temperature that the hilly regions provide, are required.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio Basics sources it from a PGS-certified farmers' group in Wyannad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all varieties of raw rice, Gandhasaale Rice is aged for 4-5 months after harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice is then milled at regular intervals and supplied to us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis process ensures optimum cooking quality of the rice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost people associate fragrant rice with Basmati rice, unaware that we have a large cornucopia of fragrant rices in different rice-growing states in India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio Basics, through its initiative called ‘Beyond Basmati’ have taken the lead to promote fragrant rices from different parts of India. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to digest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"biobasics","offers":[{"title":"500 gms","offer_id":46747643609317,"sku":"BBGFRR01","price":25.31,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/Gandhasaale_Fragrant_rice_raw_Bowl_F_aa0fd3a2-d596-4774-bbf9-f6801b21cc74.png?v=1746805588","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/gandhasaale-fragrant-rice-raw-q3g3g","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}