Assam Boka Rice: India is the major rice producing country. Rice is cultivated in a large area here. Although rice is a major cash crop of the procurement season, perennial is also grown in many states. There are varieties of rice which are grown only in India and the whole world likes them very much. India is also a major exporter of Basmati rice. Apart from this, black salt rice is also one of the most special varieties. Irrespective of rice, it takes a lot of water to grow as well as cook and digest it.
Many dishes are made from rice in India. Many people eat rice after boiling it in water. This is the easiest way to cook rice, but you will be surprised to know that such a rice is also grown in our country, for which you will not need to boil hot water or water, but cook rice in cold water only. Will be ready. We are talking about the GI tag rice Boka Rice of Assam.
Why is Boka rice special?
Let us tell you that Boka rice is mainly grown in Assam. This rice has got a different taste and a different aroma from the soil and climate here. Boka rice is cultivated in Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Nalbari, Baksa, Dhubri, Darrang, Kamrup in Assam.
In Assam, Boka rice is sown in the Kharif season i.e. in the month of June, after which the crop gets ready by October. Boka rice or Boka chawl is grown in the hill tribal areas of Assam. This rice contains 10.73% fiber and 6.8% protein. Apart from this, many types of nutrients are present in Boka rice, which is very helpful in weight loss.
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Boka rice was the ration of the Ahom soldiers.
If we turn the pages of history, then Boka rice has a golden history of its own. Don’t know how many wars this rice has helped our soldiers to win. This story goes back to the 17th century. When Ahom soldiers used to consume Boka rice to protect the country from the Mughal army. This rice was taken to war as ration, which did not need to be cooked.
Rice used to get ready just by leaving the rice in water for 50 to 60 minutes. Let us tell you that Boca rice is also known as Boca Chole and Oryza Sativa. Many types of traditional dishes are made from Boka rice in Assam, in which Boka rice is served with curd, jaggery, milk, sugar or other food items.
how is farming
By the way, Boka rice has several thousand years old history, which is directly related to Assam. This is the reason why this rice being grown in Assam GI tag by the Government of India Although it is now being cultivated in West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh as well.
You will be surprised to know that it is very easy to cook Boka rice, but not to grow it. Five bags of production is available from about half an acre of field. Compared to other species, this rice is cooked in 145 days.
Farming in Uttar Pradesh
According to the report of Kisan Tak, the farmers of Uttar Pradesh are also taking a lot of interest in the cultivation of Boka rice. Farmer Ramgopal Chandel, a resident of Unchahar in Rae Bareli district, has also created a new record by growing Boka rice.
Ramgopal Chandel has not only created a special identity by cultivating Boka rice, but has also increased his income. Ramgopal Chandel says that Boka can produce 12 to 13 quintals of rice per acre and 8 to 10 quintals from one bigha.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
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