{"product_id":"organic-white-rice-sonamasoori-1kg","title":"Organic White Rice - Sonamasoori 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDhatu Organic Sonamasoori White Rice — South India's Everyday Heritage Rice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSonamasoori 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Sonamasoori is Different from Other White Rices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic White Sonamasoori Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium grain, low starch\u003c\/strong\u003e — cooks light and separate, not clumpy or sticky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower calorie density\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard white rice — each grain is lighter with less starch per grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMild natural fragrance — pleasant but understated, allowing accompanying dishes to shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal texture for South Indian meals — absorbs sambar and rasam beautifully without disintegrating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified organic — NPOP certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo polishing agents, no preservatives, no chemical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Lightweight Advantage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonamasoori 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure cooker (most common in South Indian homes):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 cup rice + 2 cups water, cook for 3 whistles on medium heat. Natural pressure release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRice cooker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard white rice setting, 1:2 ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambar 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678292070558,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/Rice01_153d0a3e-5134-4956-87f6-35fb108ddcfe.jpg?v=1777377283","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-white-rice-sonamasoori-1kg","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}