Food items / Rice

Bihar's endemic rice varieties are numerous and primarily aromatic short-grain types. Bihariitems.com has however curated and brought to you the most popular ones at your doorsteps. ' Katarni ' takes the lead for being the most famous, grown in Bhagalpur, Banka, and Munger, known for its distinct aroma and flavour, and holding a GI tag. Another significant variety includes the 'Marcha' Rice, a fragrant, short-grain rice from West Champaran, Bihar, which also received its Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2023, recognizing its unique aroma and shape resembling black pepper (mircha/marcha) and its use in making flavorful chura (rice flakes) Two more varieties that stand out are 'Malbhog' (grown in Bhagalpur,& Banka Area) and 'Sonachur' (Grown in Rohtas area) varieties of rice.