Gobindobhog Rice (500 gm)

Gobindobhog Rice

The small-grain authentic rice variety is sourced directly from where it is grown in Bengal. With its unique and appetizing aroma, Grihika Gobindobhog Rice is used for preparing 'Payesh', 'Pulao' on special occasions.

Though the rice market is flooded with innumerable varieties of rice, Gobindobhog rice is distinctly separate from the rest because of its unique aroma. It is grown predominantly in West Bengal and more so in the district of Bardhaman. It is a short grain, white, aromatic sticky rice having a sweet buttery flavour.

It derives its name from its usage as the principal ingredient in the preparation of offerings to the Deity. Due to its unique and appetizing aroma, this variety of rice is mainly used for making of Payesh (Rice Kheer), Pulao, Muri Ghonto (dish prepared with fish head) and Khichdi, an all time favourite of the Bengali community. GFPL sources this rice from the specific locality in Bardhaman district of West Bengal.

Taste of bengal

Though the rice market is flooded with innumerable varieties of rice, Gobindobhog rice is distinctly separate from the rest because of its unique aroma. It is grown predominantly in West Bengal and more so in the district of Bardhaman. It is a short grain, white, aromatic sticky rice having a sweet buttery flavour.