Organic White Rice - Sonamasoori 1kg
₹ 150.00
Dhatu Organic Sonamasoori White Rice — South India's Everyday Heritage Rice Sonamasoori is the heartbeat of South Indian cooking. This medium-grain, lightweight, aromatic varie... Read more ↓
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Organic White Sonamasoori Rice
Nutrition FactsServing: 30g (¼ cup dry)
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100g | % RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 104 kcal | 348 kcal | 5.2% |
| Protein | 2 g | 6.8 g | 4.1% |
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0.5 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | — |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 77 g | 7.7% |
| Dietary Fibre | 0.2 g | 0.6 g | <1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 1.4% |
| Calcium | 8.4 mg | 28 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 10.5 mg | 35 mg | 2.6% |
| Phosphorus | 34.5 mg | 115 mg | 3.5% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.8% |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0 mg | 0.1 mg | — |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | 1.6 mg | — |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 5 mg | <1% |
* % RDA based on a 2000 kcal reference diet (FSSAI). Values are approximate and may vary by batch.
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Dhatu Organic Sonamasoori White Rice — South India's Everyday Heritage Rice
Sonamasoori is the heartbeat of South Indian cooking. This medium-grain, lightweight, aromatic variety — grown primarily in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka — has fed millions of South Indian families for generations. Its name translates to "Golden Ivy" in Telugu (Sona = gold, Masoori = a place name), and it lives up to its lyrical name: light, aromatic, perfectly textured and versatile enough to anchor every meal from everyday rice and sambar to festive biryani.
Dhatu's Sonamasoori is certified organic — grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilisers — and packed at harvest freshness to deliver the mild natural fragrance and signature soft, non-sticky texture that makes this variety irreplaceable in South Indian kitchens.
Why Sonamasoori is Different from Other White Rices
- Single ingredient: Organic White Sonamasoori Rice
- Medium grain, low starch — cooks light and separate, not clumpy or sticky
- Lower calorie density than standard white rice — each grain is lighter with less starch per grain
- Mild natural fragrance — pleasant but understated, allowing accompanying dishes to shine
- Ideal texture for South Indian meals — absorbs sambar and rasam beautifully without disintegrating
- Certified organic — NPOP certified
- No polishing agents, no preservatives, no chemical treatment
- Naturally gluten-free
The Lightweight Advantage
Sonamasoori is sometimes called "diet rice" in South India — not because it is a diet food, but because its grain structure contains less starch per unit than short-grain white rice varieties. This means a standard serving feels lighter on the stomach and has a lower glycaemic impact than equivalent amounts of sticky, starchy white rice varieties like Ponni or sona.
How to Cook
Stovetop: Rinse 2–3 times. Use 1:2 rice:water ratio. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 15–18 minutes. Rest covered for 5 minutes. Sonamasoori cooks faster than most rice varieties.
Pressure cooker (most common in South Indian homes): 1 cup rice + 2 cups water, cook for 3 whistles on medium heat. Natural pressure release.
Rice cooker: Standard white rice setting, 1:2 ratio.
Ideal Pairings
Sambar and rasam · Coconut, tomato and drumstick curries · Curd rice (the perfect vehicle for this variety) · Puliyogare (tamarind rice) · Lemon rice · Bisibelabath · Khichdi · Everyday dal and ghee
About Dhatu Organics
Dhatu sources Sonamasoori from certified organic farms in its traditional growing regions in South India. Each batch is cleaned, graded and packed without chemical treatment. The organic certification ensures no synthetic chemical residues reach your table.