What is this Red Variant of Rice?

In the realm of rice varieties, Red Rice often remains an unsung hero, overshadowed by its more popular counterparts like brown and white rice. However, Himalayan Red Rice holds immense potential and boasts several advantages over other rice varieties. In this blog post, we unveil the reasons behind red rice’s limited hype, highlight why red rice produced in the Himalayan states of India is superior, explore the health benefits of consuming red rice, provide a simple process to make red rice at home in India, and shed light on why red rice from the Himalayan Monal Agro Company is the next best thing.

 Why is Red Rice not much hyped?

 

Despite its exceptional qualities, red rice has not gained widespread recognition for a few key reasons:

1. Limited Awareness: Red rice has historically been less known or accessible compared to brown and white rice. Its production and availability have been concentrated in specific regions, leading to limited exposure and awareness among consumers.
2. Familiarity Bias: Brown and white rice have been staples in many cultures for generations, leading to a sense of familiarity and preference. Red rice, being relatively newer or less commonly consumed, faces challenges in breaking through established habits and preferences.
3. Processing Complexity: Red rice requires additional processing steps compared to white rice, which involves removing the bran and germ layers. This complexity may have contributed to the preference for easier-to-process rice varieties.

 Why Himalayan Red Rice better?

Himalayan Red Rice cultivated in the Himalayan states of India offers distinct advantages, making it a superior choice:

1. Pristine Growing Conditions: The Himalayan states provide an ideal environment for red rice cultivation. The fertile soil, pure mountain air, and pristine water sources contribute to the rice’s exceptional quality and taste.
2. Organic and Sustainable Farming: Red rice from the Himalayan states is typically cultivated using traditional and sustainable farming practices. It is grown without the use of harmful chemicals, pesticides, or genetic modifications, ensuring a natural and organic product.
3. Rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients: Red rice owes its vibrant color to Anthocyanins, natural pigments that act as powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants combat harmful free radicals in the body, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Red rice is also rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, contributing to overall health and well-being.

Health Benefits of Red Rice Consumption:

Incorporating red rice into your diet can offer several health benefits, including:

1. Heart Health: Research suggests that the antioxidants and fiber in red rice may help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases by reducing cholesterol levels, improving blood circulation, and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
2. Diabetes Management: Red rice’s lower glycemic index (around 55) and higher fiber content make it a favorable choice for individuals managing diabetes. It promotes better blood sugar control and helps prevent blood sugar spikes.
3. Digestive Health: The fiber in red rice supports digestive health by promoting regular bowel movements, preventing constipation, and nourishing a healthy gut microbiome.
4. Triggers Weight Loss: Red rice offers 45 grams of carbs after cooking, even in small quantities keeping you satiated for long, improves digestion and triggers weight loss. The amount of fat in this versatile rice is an absolute 0 making it ideal for consumption either in lunch or dinner or both.
5. Prevent Premature Aging: Red rice has Anthocyanin, an antioxidant which can delay signs of premature aging. Vitamins like zinc, iron and other minerals make your skin glow from within. If you are often exposed to sun rays and suffer from UV induced skin diseases, it’s time to consume red rice regularly.

COOKING PROCESS FOR RED RICE

 

In Pressure Cooker:

1. Wash the red rice thoroughly to remove any impurities or try Red Rice from Himalayan Monal Agro with Quality Assurance providing you 99%* cleaned and unpolished Red Rice, achieved through our Step by Step processes including De-husking & De-milling done at minute level by our team of cultivators at village level.

2. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes to an hour. This helps soften the grains and reduce cooking time.

3. Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a pot.

4. Add the required amount of freshwater (typically 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice*).

5. Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil.

6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the grains are tender and cooked.

7. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Why choose our Red Rice:

 

 

Entire Process from sowing to harvesting is monitored as per our SOPs making Red Rice of Himalayan Monal Agro of high-quality as it is our commitment to Organic and Sustainable farming practices ensuring chemical free product thus retaining its natural nutritional benefits. Check out our entire process setting us apart in section Why Choose Us? 

Research Papers Studies:

1. “Antioxidant and Anti hyperglycemic Potential of Red Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Extracts” by M. Manoharan et al. (2017)

2. “Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Red Rice Extracts” by P. Narkhede et al. (2018)