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Rice is cultivated in many areas of Uttarakhand. But the red rice grown on the mountains here is very special. Some time ago, the red rice of Uttarakhand has made its special identity in the National One District One Product Award held in New Delhi. Uttarkashi district has received the second prize in the ODOP Award. Rice made from red rice is very tasty. It tastes like ghee without adding ghee.
Red rice made from Uttarakhand’s red rice is very special
Red rice is cultivated in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Red rice is cultivated in many areas of Kumaon and Garhwal. The rice made from it is very tasty. The price of red rice is very high in the market. But due to migration, its cultivation has also started decreasing in the mountains of Uttarakhand.
Once dozens of varieties of red rice used to flourish on the mountains
This red rice grown on the mountains is full of nutrition, which is now becoming a thing of the past. Once dozens of varieties of red rice used to flourish on the mountains. But now due to migration, the mountains are becoming empty and farming has reduced. Now only four-five varieties of it are being grown on the mountains. Due to which its production is also decreasing.
It has special importance in worship too
Red rice and kheer are being made from red rice on the mountains for years. Along with this, it is also used in worship. Along with this, pathav and chuda were made from red rice in Kumaon division. However, now this practice has reduced.
Red rice competes with Basmati rice. Red Chamyaad of Gangolihat, Thapchini of Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh also tastes great. Whereas in Garud-Bageshwar and Baluwakot, China Four, Khajiya of Gangoli and Badpaso of Lohaghat are roasted and eaten.
Have you ever eaten red rice rice?
Red rice has much more protein than white rice. Let us tell you that red rice is also known as weedy rice or red cargo rice. Its red color is due to a natural substance called anthocyanin. Along with flavonoid antioxidants, iron, zinc, potassium, manganese, fiber and minerals are found in red rice.
Eating red rice provides vitamins B1, B2, B6 and consuming it daily increases immunity. Along with this, it also improves skin. Many anti-oxidants and free radicals are also found in it.
