Chilika Red Rice
Like the lively green that is born on the colour tray when the primal yellow and blue are mixed, the sacred confluence of warmth and water nurtures the vibrant, verdant life.
Life, in the wetlands of Chilika, is one single thread that runs through and turns to take different forms on the canvas of this confluence – fish, wild wetland mammals, an indigenous farmer or an indigenous rice crop.
This artwork is a tribute to the thriving grandeur that Chilika’s red rice is made of.
Red rice or rice with a red bran layer was revered in ancient Indian texts. Susruta (c. 400 BC), Charaka (c. 700 BC), and Vagbhata (c. 700 AD), the well-known vriddha trayi (Trio of Elders) of Ayurveda, highly valued its power to redress the imbalance in three biological humors or doshas – the vata, the pitta, and the kapha. Modern research has established that red rice is a nutrient powerhouse. It contains essential minerals, dietary fibre, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that enhance overall health and helps in weight management. It makes a stellar choice for those seeking a balanced and wholesome diet. It has a low glycemic index and is beneficial for diabetic patients.
Each pack of Chilika red rice is sourced from naturally farmed rice lands along the banks of Chilika – the largest brackishwater lagoon in Asia. These rice lands are ecosystems in themselves as they provide seasonal refuge to the rare and elusive Fishing Cat – a globally endangered wetland predator. Moreover, they are traditionally harvested and supports local livelihoods. By buying this pack, you will help under-represented farmer communities and encourage them to continue this health food.
Cooking directions:
Soak the red rice in water for 2 hours. Combine the rice and water in a 2:1 ratio and put into a pressure cooker. Wait for the whistle to blow 6 times. Take off the whistle blower and cook in low flame for another 5 minutes. Let the heat evaporate. Serve the hot red rice with butter or ghee and salt.
Recipes with Red Rice:
Garlic Red Rice:
After the rice is cooked in a pressure cooker, keep it aside. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add finely chopped garlic (1 tbsp for 1/2 cup rice) and saute for 30 minutes. Add soy sauce, cooked rice and salt. Mix well. Cook on medium flame for 1 minute. Serve the red rice hot.
Other recipes:
You can make both awesome and healthy dishes like pilafs, salads and side dishes with red rice. Refer to our leaflet inside the pack for mouth watering recipes.
Cooking directions:
Soak the red rice in water for 2 hours. Combine the rice and water in a 2:1 ratio and put into a pressure cooker. Wait for the whistle to blow 6 times. Take off the whistle blower and cook in low flame for another 5 minutes. Let the heat evaporate. Serve the hot red rice with butter or ghee and salt.
Recipes with Red Rice:
Garlic Red Rice:
After the rice is cooked in a pressure cooker, keep it aside. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add finely chopped garlic (1 tbsp for 1/2 cup rice) and saute for 30 minutes. Add soy sauce, cooked rice and salt. Mix well. Cook on medium flame for 1 minute. Serve the red rice hot.
Other recipes:
You can make both awesome and healthy dishes like pilafs, salads and side dishes with red rice. Refer to our leaflet inside the pack for mouth watering recipes.