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ANIRINK Black Rice is a naturally distinctive whole grain known for its deep dark colour and firm, slightly chewy texture when cooked. It is a versatile ingredient that can add variety, colour and texture to everyday meals.
Black Rice can be enjoyed in savoury preparations such as rice bowls, vegetable pulao, stir-fries and salads. It can also be used in breakfast bowls and sweet preparations, making it suitable for different meal occasions.
Its distinctive colour makes it an appealing alternative to regular rice and allows you to create colourful and wholesome homemade dishes.
Health benefits of Black Rice
Black Rice can be a nutritious addition to a balanced diet as it naturally provides dietary fiber and other nutrients.
- Source of dietary fiber: Black Rice naturally provides dietary fiber and can be included as part of a varied diet.
- Contains naturally occurring nutrients: Black Rice provides naturally occurring nutrients that can complement a balanced meal.
- Whole grain option: Black Rice can be used as a whole-grain alternative to refined rice products in a variety of meals.
- Suitable for vegetarian diets: Black Rice is plant-based and can be paired with vegetables, pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds.
- Versatile for everyday cooking: It can be used in rice bowls, salads, pulao, stir-fries and breakfast preparations.
- Adds colour and texture to meals: Its naturally dark appearance and slightly chewy texture can make everyday rice dishes more interesting.
Black Rice is best enjoyed as part of a varied and balanced diet.
How to use
Black Rice can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury recipes.
- Cook and use as a base for vegetable rice bowls.
- Prepare black rice pulao with vegetables and mild spices.
- Add cooked Black Rice to salads with cucumber, corn, vegetables and herbs.
- Use cooked Black Rice in stir-fries with vegetables and sauces.
- Prepare stuffed vegetables using cooked Black Rice, vegetables and herbs.
- Make a breakfast bowl with cooked Black Rice, milk, fruits, nuts and seeds.
- Use it to prepare black rice pudding or kheer for a traditional-style sweet preparation.
- Mix cooked Black Rice with lentils or vegetables for a wholesome one-pot meal.
Black Rice Vegetable Pulao
Ingredients:
- Black Rice – 1 cup
- Water – 2½ cups
- Onion – ½ cup, sliced
- Carrot – ¼ cup, chopped
- Green peas – ¼ cup
- Bell pepper – ¼ cup, chopped
- Green beans – ¼ cup, chopped
- Ginger – 1 tsp, finely chopped
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Bay leaf – 1
- Cinnamon – 1 small piece
- Cloves – 2
- Green cardamom – 2
- Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Oil – 1 tbsp
- Salt – as required
- Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp, chopped
Method:
- Rinse the Black Rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
- Add chopped ginger and sliced onion. Sauté until the onion becomes lightly golden.
- Add carrot, green peas, green beans and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
- Drain the soaked Black Rice and add it to the pan.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Add a little extra hot water if required depending on the rice.
- Allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then gently fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm with raita or plain yogurt.
Black Rice Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients:
- Cooked Black Rice – ¾ cup
- Milk – ¾ cup
- Banana – ½, sliced
- Apple – ¼ cup, chopped
- Chia seeds – 1 tsp
- Almonds – 1 tbsp, chopped
- Pumpkin seeds – 1 tsp
- Honey or date syrup – 1 tsp
- Cinnamon powder – ¼ tsp
Method:
- Add cooked Black Rice and milk to a saucepan.
- Cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes until the rice becomes warm and slightly creamy.
- Add cinnamon powder and mix well.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Top with banana, apple, almonds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds.
- Drizzle with honey or date syrup.
- Serve warm as a filling breakfast bowl.
Black Rice Salad Bowl
Ingredients:
- Cooked Black Rice – 1 cup
- Cucumber – ½ cup, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup, halved
- Sweet corn – ¼ cup
- Bell pepper – ¼ cup, chopped
- Boiled chickpeas – ¼ cup
- Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp, chopped
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Olive oil – 1 tsp
- Roasted cumin powder – ¼ tsp
- Black pepper – ¼ tsp
- Salt – as required
Method:
- Allow the cooked Black Rice to cool completely.
- Add Black Rice, cucumber, tomatoes, sweet corn, bell pepper and boiled chickpeas to a large bowl.
- Add fresh coriander.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, roasted cumin powder, black pepper and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetables.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately as a colourful rice salad or meal bowl.
Black Rice Kheer
Ingredients:
- Black Rice – ½ cup
- Milk – 3 cups
- Jaggery – ¼ cup, grated
- Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
- Almonds – 1 tbsp, chopped
- Cashews – 1 tbsp, chopped
- Raisins – 1 tbsp
- Ghee – 1 tsp
Method:
- Rinse the Black Rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain the rice and cook it with water until partially tender.
- Add milk and continue cooking on low heat until the rice becomes soft and the milk thickens.
- Add jaggery and mix well. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Add cardamom powder.
- Lightly roast almonds, cashews and raisins in ghee.
- Add the roasted nuts and raisins to the kheer.
- Mix well and serve warm or chilled.
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