About Ajara Taluka
Ajara is one of the southernmost taluka in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra. It is blessed by nature in terms of forest, mountains and waterfalls. Ajara Taluka is one of the gates of Konkan region. The climate is rainy and dry throughout the year. Agriculture is main occupation for the people in this area The soil in Ajara Taluka is radish brown and medium black soil which is fairly rich in calcium and is fertile; the environment is suitable for rice farming. Also other agro productions are grown on large scale such as Cashew, Jak fruits, Mango, Banana, Nachani, Jawar, Sugarcane and other fruits and vegetables.
Ajara Basket Chemical – Free Ajara Ghansal Rice
Rice is a fundamental food in many cuisines around the world and it is an important cereal crop that feeds half of the world’s population. It contains a number of well-balanced nutritional elements such as carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and vegetable protein which is a source of vital energy.It is found to increase the functioning and metabolic activity of all organs. Studies have shown that rice provides energy, prevents obesity, is gluten-free and controls blood pressure The staple food for people living in coastal areas in India is rice. Every variety of rice has a different taste depending on the region where it grows.
Naturally grown Ghansal rice (free of chemical residue) is packed with health benefits. It is rare and special and therefore the production is in smaller quantities. Because of its simple taste it pairs well with an array of vegetables and side dishes.
Ajara Ghansal is a good source of B vitamins (contains - thiamine, niacin, and riboflavin) and iron. Rice is also a rich source of manganese and magnesium. The Ajara Ghansal Rice is known for its nutrition, taste and aroma and has great demand in international market. Rice is polished by traditional ways manually instead of mechanized polish. Because of which aromatic taste remains intact and preferred and there is great demand for it.
Cooking Instructions
- Do not wash rice too much before cooking.
- Soak rice in water for 20 mins.
- Then drain water which will remove the extra starch. ( Drained Water can be Used as Shampoo For Hair or use as Face Mask)
- Take a deep thick bottomed pan.
- Heat 1 tsp oil. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add 2.25 cups hot water.
- Turn heat to low and cover the pan for 15 - 20 minutes.( 10mins more for Hand pounded rice)
- Serve with Ghee on top or with curry, tastes delicious!
We are Better Than Others
Ajara Basket is originally from Ajara soil. Ajara Basket has its own Rice Mill. Farmers in the Rich and Nutritious soil of Ajara itself have been linked to Ajara Basket. The main purpose of Ajara Basket is to sell directly from Farmers to Consumers. Ajara Basket has reliability from Paddy Planting to Sale. Ajara Basket will be committed to provide Healthy and Delicious rice to the customers.
