Amar Khamar: Inside Kolkata’s Eatery Preserving Bengal’s Rare Indigenous Rice Varieties

Amar Khamar Restaurant: A unique eatery in Kolkata is helping preserve Bengal’s disappearing indigenous rice varieties and traditional recipes. From Horinakhori rice grown in the mangroves of the Sundarbans to the fascinating Paankhi rice from North 24 Parganas—a grain shaped like a tiny bird—this restaurant is reviving grains that were once common in Bengali kitchens but are now on the verge of disappearing. Bengal once had thousands of indigenous rice varieties, each with its own aroma, flavour, and cultural history, but many have been replaced by modern high-yield rice strains. Now, chefs and food activists are bringing these forgotten grains back to the plate by cooking traditional dishes and educating diners about their heritage. Watch how this initiative is protecting Bengal’s rich food heritage—one bowl of rice at a time. #AmarKhamar #BengalRice #IndigenousRice #KolkataFood #bengalicuisine The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse -    • Political Pulse   🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds -    • Express Explained In 60 Seconds   🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien -    • Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien   🡆 Indian Express Explained -    • Indian Express Explained   🡆 UPSC Essentials-    • UPSC ESSENTIALS: ART & CULTURE with Devdut...   #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi):    / jansatta   Loksatta (Marathi):    / loksatta   The Financial Express    / financialexpress   Express Drives (Auto):    / expressdrives   Inuth (Youth):    / inuthdotcom   Indian Express Bangla:    / indianexpressbangla   Indian Express Punjab:    / @indianexpresspunjab   Indian Express Malayalam:    / iemalayalam   Indian Express Tamil:    / @indianexpresstamil   Connect with us: Facebook:   / indianexpress   Twitter:   / indianexpress   Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/