West Bengal Madhu Malathi Rice – SAF Natural

Having a sweet and spirited name, Madhumalathi is a mildly scented everyday table rice. It was and still is being cultivated in the high land of Barind area of Malda District – however in small patches of land. Legend has it that certain heritage rice varieties, including the Madhumalati had a distinct cultural value associated; hence these grains were reserved for local religious events. It was used to make payesh, pulao – however, we have served it with just a dollop of ghee and dal, and it’s divine.