સાલાફૂલા ઉસુના (પારબોઈલ્ડ) ચોખા - મયુરભંજ, ઓડિશાના સ્વદેશી ચોખા

After Mugeibasa rice, our second favorite is Salaphula Usuna. My father-in-law, a farmer from Mayurbhanj, confirms that the variety sold by Odisha Desi Haat is authentic.

One of the most remarkable qualities of these native rice varieties is their flavor and aroma. When cooked properly, they are so delicious that you can enjoy them with nothing more than a pinch of salt. The aroma alone is enough to elevate the meal.

The same goes for pakhala. When prepared with these traditional rice varieties, all you need is salt and onion. No other accompaniments are necessary.

Being indigenous varieties, they are naturally resilient and require little to no chemical growth promoters or pesticides, making them close to organic in cultivation.

Whenever we run short of the grains from our hometown, Odisha Desi Haat is our go-to place for these authentic traditional rice varieties.