Rice, a staple food for over half of the world's population, comes in a variety of colors, flavors, and textures. Among the rice varieties, black rice, brown rice, and red rice stand out and most popular for their colors, textures, and nutritional benefits. Let's explore the world of these indigenous grains that have graced Indian tables for centuries.

Black Rice Known as the Forbidden Rice or Forbidden Black Rice, holds a special place in Indian cuisine. In India, it is cultivated in regions like Manipur, West Bengal, and the Northeastern states. Historically reserved for royalty and special occasions.

Black rice porridge Recipe by Muniswari.G
Great recipe for Black rice porridge. #GoldenApron23#week3If you drink this porridge daily, it will help you lose weight a lot..
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Fried Black Rice Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
Great recipe for Fried Black Rice. #goldenapron23#week3#blackrice Black rice is also called purple as the colour becomes purple after cooking. Its scent , taste and flavour is awesome. Earlier, I prepared black rice pudding and now I have prepared the Fried Black Rice with lots of...
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Ripe Mango Kadhi With Black Rice and Salad Recipe by Geeta Godhiwala
Great recipe for Ripe Mango Kadhi With Black Rice and Salad. #WIS This is my one Pot meal.Tasty and Healthy Too. ❤😋🥰👌
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Italian Salad with Black Rice Recipe by Madhumita Bishnu
Great recipe for Italian Salad with Black Rice. #GoldenApron23Black Rice is very healthy and for lunch today I made this beautiful salad which is all good health and nutrition
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Black is delicious, Black rice pudding in Iyangar style Recipe by Lakshmi Sridharan Ph D
Great recipe for Black is delicious, Black rice pudding in Iyangar style. #GoldenApron23Black rice has more protein, fiber and immunity power than any other rice. Once upon a time in China, the royal family did not allow anyone else to eat it except themselves. Cultivated in India for hundreds...
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Black Rice Kheer Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
Great recipe for Black Rice Kheer. #cookeverypart In India, black rice is grown in a large area in Manipur and is popularly known as Chak-hao. Desserts made from black rice are served in major feasts. Now black rice is grown in Odisha as well. Black Rice also known as purple rice, is popular in...
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Black rice and coconut milk pudding Recipe by Kalpana Rai
Great recipe for Black rice and coconut milk pudding. Black rice is extensively grown in Odisha and West Bengal.It is commonly eaten in Manipur because of its nutritional value.Black rice is loaded with antioxidants.It is a natural detoxifier.It helps in cleaning toxins from the body.Black rice...
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Black rice stands out for its high anthocyanin content, offering potent antioxidant properties not found in white rice, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Additionally, black rice is rich in fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting gut health.

Brown Rice surpasses white rice in terms of nutritional value due to its intact bran layer, which contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals stripped away during the processing of white rice.

Leftover Brown Rice Cutlet Recipe by Bethica Das
Great recipe for Leftover Brown Rice Cutlet. #2020fav - Make these yummy shallow fried cutlets with some leftover brown rice. This is a very good way to use them up. They come out just amazing and appetizing. You can substitute brown rice with leftover white rice too. I added some semolina,...
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Schezwan Veg Biryani Recipe by Dr.Madhumita Mishra
Great recipe for Schezwan Veg Biryani. #goldenapron3#week9#biryani,corn Schezwan veg biryani is a spicy dish of rice from Indo-Chinese cuisine. It’s similar to Chinese rice with sauces. The main ingredient being the ‘Schezwan sauces’ in this recipe, which is tangy and spicy and tasty....
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Brown Rice Masala Dosa Recipe by Sangita Kalra
Great recipe for Brown Rice Masala Dosa. Brown rice dosa is slightly healthier than the regular dosa made with white rice.This dosa is delightfully crispy,golden brown that tastes awesome.The use of dals and brown rice makes a good quality source of protein.With the aroma of Fenugreek, this...
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Brown Rice Flour Gujarati Khichu Donuts Recipe by Manisha Sampat
Great recipe for Brown Rice Flour Gujarati Khichu Donuts. #Brown_Rice_Gujarati_Khichu_Donuts#GoldenApron23 #Week8 #Post2#Brown_Rice_Flour #Steamed_Khichu#Steamed_Donut #Khichu_Donuts #Cookpad #Cookpadindia #Cookpadenglish #Cooksnap #Manisha_PureVeg_Treasure #LoveToCook_ServeWithLove ...
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Brown Rice Lentils Khichdi Recipe by Suruchi (Dr. Ruchi Sharma)
Great recipe for Brown Rice Lentils Khichdi.
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Basmati Brown Rice Mexican Pulao Recipe by Alka Bhandari
Great recipe for Basmati Brown Rice Mexican Pulao. #FM #W2
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Beetroot Brown Rice Recipe by Swagatika
Great recipe for Beetroot Brown Rice. Goodness of two nutritious elements: beet root and brown rice, makes this rice a very healthy dish. I have made changes to my regular beet root rice by using brown rice instead of white rice. If you haven’t yet developed a taste for brown rice, you can use...
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In India, brown rice enjoys popularity among health-conscious individuals seeking to incorporate whole grains into their diet. It serves as a versatile base for dishes ranging from simple khichdi to elaborate biryanis. Its ability to keep you fuller for longer periods and aid in digestion makes it a favored choice for those mindful of their dietary habits.

Red Rice Hailing from regions like Kerala, Karnataka, and the Himalayan foothills, red rice shares similarities with brown rice in terms of nutritional benefits, with higher fiber content and a lower glycemic index compared to white rice, offering numerous health benefits, including improved heart health and blood sugar regulation.  In Indian cuisine, it lends itself beautifully to dishes like dosas, pulaos, and even traditional sweets like payasam.

Kaju Matta Rice Recipe by ZMA
Great recipe for Kaju Matta Rice. #IDS #cookpadindia An absolutely delish Rice recipe that can never let you down on any festive occasion. It is a must try one for your family and guests. This is my way of doing it and trust me guys, it is such a simpler one that even a novice can cook easily....
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Red Rice Vegetable Pulao Recipe by Sabrina Yasmin
Great recipe for Red Rice Vegetable Pulao. #GA4#week19Red rice is a healthier variety of rice, which is higher in protein and fiber than white rice varieties. It is also packed with antioxidant. So it’s good to include red rice in our diet.Here I am sharing a very delicious and simple pulao...
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Red Rice + Barnyard Millet Dosa Recipe by vishnupriya kannan
Great recipe for Red Rice + Barnyard Millet Dosa. Healthy Dosa with numerous health benefits
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Red rice cake Recipe by Bobly Rath
Great recipe for Red rice cake. #ricecontest#ebook#post22Red rice are deeply pigmented and contain an impression array of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. These contain higher in protein and fiber than white rice. These are packed with flavonoid antioxidants which can reduce the...
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Red Rice Uttapam Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
Great recipe for Red Rice Uttapam. #ricecontestRed rice is high in protein and fiber then white rice.Innovative recipe of popular savoury.. Uttapam.Instead of white parboiled rice..I used parboiled red rice to make this Uttapam recipe.
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Thambittu Unde / Brown Rice Laddu Recipe by Shrikripa
Great recipe for Thambittu Unde / Brown Rice Laddu. #amazingingredientsBrown rice laddu is also known as “Thambittu unde” in our coastal region of Karnataka. It is an age-old recipe of my aunt’s family. This tasty laddu is very dear to my heart, which I used to relish whenever I visited my...
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Red rice is sometimes referred to as matta rice or Kerala red rice. Matta rice is a specific variety of red rice cultivated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Both red rice and matta rice share similar nutritional benefits and uses.

So, the next time you savor a steaming bowl of rice, remember the centuries of tradition and wisdom within each grain, enriching both body and soul 🍚