Boka saul, a unique variety of Assamese rice, is very simple, and equally budget-friendly, to “cook”.
Boka saul — an indigenous variety of rice produced exclusively in lower regions of Assam — is the latest product from Assam to get the Geographical Indications tag, commonly called the GI tag. First sown by June end, this special variety of Assamese rice is often referred to as ‘magic rice’. Why? Well, it requires no cooking, unlike every other variety of rice. Yes! Magic rice is a one-of-its-kind ‘zero fuel’ variety of rice.
This unique variety of Assamese rice is very simple, and equally budget-friendly, to “cook”. All one needs to do is soak the rice in cold water for about an hour to swell and Voila! You are all set to enjoy Assam’s delicious ‘magic rice’. Locals like it best with milk, jaggery and banana.
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