Bao Dhan (500gms)
Original price was: ₹450.00.₹250.00Current price is: ₹250.00.
Bao Dhan is a special variety of deep-water rice grown in Assam. It is known for its high nutritional value, rich red color, and ability to grow in flood-prone areas without requiring much human intervention. This indigenous rice variety plays a vital role in the agricultural and food culture of Assam
Bao Dhan is a special variety of deep-water rice grown in Assam. It is known for its high nutritional value, rich red color, and ability to grow in flood-prone areas without requiring much human intervention. This indigenous rice variety plays a vital role in the agricultural and food culture of Assam.
Characteristics of Bao Dhan
- Flood-Resistant – Bao Dhan is a deep-water rice variety that thrives in waterlogged conditions, making it ideal for Assam’s monsoon-dominated climate.
- Nutrient-Rich – It is high in iron, zinc, and antioxidants, making it beneficial for health, especially for combating anemia.
- Rich Red Color – The grains of Bao Dhan are deep red due to their high anthocyanin content, which has antioxidant properties.
- Long Growth Cycle – It takes around 150-180 days to mature, much longer than conventional rice varieties.
- No Chemical Input Needed – It is naturally pest-resistant and does not require chemical fertilizers or pesticides, making it an organic farming-friendly crop.
Culinary Uses
- Bao Dhan Rice Porridge (Pitha Guri) – Used in Assamese traditional dishes.
- Cooked as Staple Rice – Consumed with lentils, vegetables, and meat.
- Fermented for Rice Beer (Xaj Pani) – Used in Assamese tribal beverages.
Economic and Cultural Significance
- Bao Dhan is highly valued among local farmers for its resilience and ability to grow without irrigation.
- It is gaining popularity in organic food markets due to its health benefits.
- Efforts are being made to promote and commercialize it as a superfood beyond Assam.
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- Brand: JolokingJoloking Superhot Bhut Jolokia Pickle 100 Grams Original price was: ₹360.00.₹260.00Current price is: ₹260.00.
Joloking Superhot Bhut Jolokia Pickle mixed with kacchi ghani mustard oil and special spices. Its processed in a traditional hygienic homemade style and packed in a high quality food grade plastic bottle to preserve its taste forever.
* We dont add any synthetic preservatives
* We dont add any artificial colours
* We dont add any artificial flavours
The bottle consists of approx 100 grams pickle which are purely under sunlight till its packed for ship. We use kacchi ghani high quality mustard oil in the making. We avoid using high amount of spices. Each bhut jolokia is handpicked and seclected after checking the quality and thoroughly washed, cleaned for any dirt particles.
Tips: * Keep it airtight. Close the metal lug tightly after use * Keep it in sunlight for 2-3 days a week to preserve its taste for long Mustard oil is added in an appropriate quantity to extract the hotness of the chillies.
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