Organic Kolam White Rice - 1 kg packs

Kolam white rice from Nagpur, sold in 1 kg packs. Also called bullet rice for its short, rounded grain, kolam is the everyday table rice of much of Maharashtra — soft, faintly aromatic and non-sticky when cooked. It suits daily dal-rice, and grinds well for dosa and idli batter.

Key Features

• Short, rounded grain: the variety sold locally as bullet rice.
• Everyday table rice: cooks up soft and separate rather than sticky.
• Nagpur grown: sourced from farms in the region.
• Convenient packs: 1 kg each.

Ingredients

Kolam white rice.

How to Use

• Rinse two or three times, then cook with about two parts water to one part rice.
• Serve with dal, sambar, rasam, curries or stir-fries.
• Grind with urad dal for dosa and idli batter.
• Use for jeera rice, masala rice and rice porridge.

Product Details

• Net quantity: 1 kg per pack.
• Variety: Nagpur kolam white rice.
• Storage: airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture.

Good to Know

• Grain length and colour vary slightly by harvest.
• Rice stored loosely can attract pantry insects; a sealed container helps.
• Soaking for fifteen minutes before cooking gives a softer grain.

FAQs

How much water should I use?

Around two cups of water per cup of rice in an open pot, a little less in a pressure cooker. Adjust once you have cooked it a couple of times.

Is kolam the same as basmati?

No. Basmati has a long, slender grain and a strong aroma. Kolam is short and rounded, milder, and better suited to daily meals and batters.

Is it good for dosa and idli?

Yes, kolam is commonly used for batter and ferments well with urad dal.

Does it need soaking?

Not essential, but fifteen to twenty minutes of soaking gives a softer, more evenly cooked grain.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: Asmita Organic Farms Fulfilled by: EarthBased