News: A Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated at Raipur, Chhattisgarh increasing export potential GI-tagged products such as Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice.
About Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice
About Jeeraphool Rice
- Jeeraphool rice is an ancient, indigenous, aromatic, and short-grained rice variety mainly grown in the Indian states of Chhattisgarh.
- Cultivated in: It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh.
- The rice grain resembles Cumin (Jeera) in appearance, which is why it’s known as Jeeraphool.
- Uses: The flour of Jeeraphool rice is smooth and used to make various local dishes, including “Chausela” (Poori), anarsa, and chawal.
- GI Tag: It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag on 14 March 2019.
About Nagri Dubraj Rice
- Nagri Johar Dubraj Rice is a premium aromatic rice variety traditionally grown by the tribal farming communities of Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.
- Its soft texture and medium-length grains turn tender and naturally fragrant when cooked.
- Being unpolished, it retains more nutrients and offers a richer flavour than regular polished rice.
- Popularly known as the “Basmati of Chhattisgarh,” this rice is cultivated through community-based and sustainable practices, making it a wholesome and authentic choice for everyday meals.
- GI Tag: It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag in March, 2023.
