Bashkathi Rice (বাঁশকাঠি চাল)
Bnashkathi or Banskati Rice is a variety of unpolished, aged, and boiled rice that is loved solely due to its easy availability and low cooking time. This variety of rice mainly grows in the Sunderbans area and is salt-tolerant in nature. If you are wondering which rice variant you can consume daily, Bnashkathi can be your answer. You can have Bnashkathi with a simple item like laal shaak bhaja on any day or rich delicacies like chicken kosha on a Sunday.
Area of Procurement
Purba Medinipur, 24 parganas
Specifications:
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Texture/ Appearance |
Uncooked grains are long and slender. When cooked, the grains become long and fluffy. |
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Colour |
The grains are not purely white. It looks dusty at a glance. |
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Aroma |
Once put to boil, Bnashkathi gives off an earthy smell. |
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Cooking Time |
15-20 minutes if the grains are pre-soaked in water |
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How to Store |
Storing the rice in an airtight container ensures retaining the aroma and keeping away any moisture or insects. |
Popular Dishes
Many would say that you can make Pulao or Biryani with Bnashkathi rice. But we suggest you go for plain rice with this particular variant. Have it with any other dish on the menu and explore how the tastes and flavours come together. Plain machher jhol with kala jeera phoron or humble daal with winter vegetables, Bnashkathi goes well with all of them. If you are up for giving unique flavours to your palette, try preparing Bnashkathi rice with Gneri-Gugli or freshwater mussels.
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