Description

Kala Bhat Rice

• We often associate black rice to deserts. But the kala bhat, the mildly fragrant black rice from West Bengal, was initially use to prepare pulaos. Due to its fine taste and limited yield, it was reserved for special occasions. Black rice turns a shade purple when cooked and is filled with high amounts of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are phytochemicals found in deep blue and purple food(like berries and aubergines) which are thought to fight chronic diseases such as chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Regular consumption of this rice can help in detoxifying the body, prevents diabetes, protect heart disease and lower cholesterol. 10 spoonfuls of cooked black rice has the same amount of anthocyanin as a spoonful of fresh blueberries, according to a study presented at the American Chemical Society, in Boston. So today it has been categorized as “super food”.