Sona Masoori
Sona Masoori, is a popular medium-grain rice variety chiefly cultivated in the southern India. Well known for its aromatic qualities & lightweight, it cooks up fluffy and non-stick. This makes it a staple food in South Indian cuisine.
Its mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it highly versatile, perfect for everyday meals like plain rice with curries, as well as for preparing dishes like biryanis, pulaos, lemon rice. Besides this South Indian breakfast items like idli and dosa.
Sona Masoori is also favored for its health benefits. It’s relatively lower in calories and starch compared to some other white rice varieties. It is easy to digest, and often has a lower glycemic index, making it a good choice for those mindful of blood sugar levels. It’s a nutritious and essential component of many Indian households
The most common types of Sona Masoori Rice are:
Sona Masoori Raw Rice: This is the unprocessed, unboiled form of the rice after the husk has been removed. It’s widely used for everyday cooking, idli, dosas, and biryanis.
Sona Masoori Steam Rice (Parboiled): This variety undergoes a steaming process before milling. Parboiling helps to drive nutrients from the bran into the grain, this makes it more nutritious. It also results in a firmer, less sticky cooked rice, making it ideal for dishes like biryanis and pulaos where distinct grains are desired.