rice

Vikas Arote planted 3 kg of black rice on his farm in Akola, and the result was a crop that acquires a bluish-purple hue when cooked, owing to the agro-ecological conditions of the taluka. This unique variety of black rice has now been named Neela Bhat, which the Maharashtra government now plans to promote across Akola.

Titus Sam Joseph and his wife, Celine, cultivated 4 kilos of rice crop on their terrace through this unique method.

Bihar farmers are growing black wheat, black rice and exotic fruits, boosting their incomes and bringing innovation to the farming sector

“With our cities in tatters, builders have now started attacking our interior villages. We want people to get back to farming, and show them that it’s a profitable endeavour.”

“Last year we were able to cultivate 400 kg of rice, which was a huge win for us. During the rest of the year, we cultivate pulses on that land which usually gives us a yield of 10 kg every year.”

Have leftover rice at home? Use a centuries-old Indian technique to make this ultimate cooling probiotic packed with micro-nutrients!

From a no-cook 'magic' rice to a lemon with the highest Vitamin C content in the citrus realm, Northeast India is a treasure trove of amazing ingredients. #FoodSecrets

With 5 more states implementing the One Nation, One Ration Card scheme, the count is now at 17 states in all.

Variety is the spice of life. Try red rice along with your white rice and millet breads with refined flour ones for taste and good health!

"The daily wage workers, labourers, rickshaw pullers etc. are in large numbers here. When I did my research in this area, I found that getting a good meal for less than Rs 40 was impossible, and even that was adulterated more often than not.”