Assam Bibari Joha Rice

Fields of divine Joha Rice come alive as tribal farmers sing to a
bumper aromatic harvest. Grown, Cleaned & processed by Bibari's Women's self help group in Goalpara, Assam. Gond Art by Suresh Kumar from Dindori, MP, India.

Bibari's women farmers group grows Joha Rice for us. We are in constant touch with their women's group. We  also source bora saul, gobind bhog, black rice, black pepper all from their farmers group. 

Harvest Manually Cleaned & Packed by Women Farmers.Quality monitored.

During auspicious occasions, the Assamese cook joha rice, into kheer,
pulao, jolpan. Boiled rice is delicious with dal, vegetables, as curd rice or khichadi. Ideal for Risotto.

Clay Pot Recipe: Take 1 bowl of rice, Wash. Soak in clay pot in 3 times more water than quantity of rice for 10 mins to 1 hr. Use same water for cooking. Add 1 tsp Taru Gir Cow Ghee , salt to taste, bay leaves and spices. Cover with clay dhakkan. Switch off gas with little water remaining. Leave covered.

Recipe for Sweet Rice Dessert -
Wash & Soak Rice overnight or 4 to 8 hours. Then boil for about 10-15 minutes. Add fresh Coconut, Jaggery, Cardamom powder and 1 tsp Ghee. Mix & Serve.

Reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases, inflammation & allergy. Rich
in flavonoids. Contains essential amino acids or plant- based protein for vegetarians or vegans.

Once packet is opened, store in glass jar or air tight plastic jar.  Consume quickly or Refrigerate. Residue-free produce catches weevils easily. Composting produce is the best option if spoiled.