Bhutia Desi Usuna Rice is a traditional indigenous rice variety cultivated by farming communities of Kendrapara district in Odisha. Processed through the traditional Usuna method, the rice undergoes parboiling before milling, a practice followed in Odisha for generations.
This heritage rice is valued for its cooking quality, authentic taste, and ability to remain soft after cooking. It continues to be an important part of everyday food culture in many Odia households.
Preserved through traditional farming and seed-saving practices, Bhutia Rice represents Odisha's rich indigenous rice heritage and agricultural biodiversity.
Key Features
• Heritage indigenous rice variety
• Traditional Usuna (Parboiled) processing
• Small grain rice
• Soft and satisfying texture
• Suitable for daily meals
• Cultivated by local farmers
• Traditional Odisha rice variety
• Supports heritage seed preservation
FAQs
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Bhutia is a traditional indigenous rice variety processed using Odisha's traditional Usuna (parboiled) method.
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Usuna refers to the traditional parboiling process where paddy is steamed before milling.
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It is cultivated in Kendrapara district of Odisha.
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Yes. It is traditionally consumed as an everyday household rice.
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Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container after opening.