Aromatic Black Rice Chak Hao

This aromatic black rice of Manipur is traditionally called as Chak Hao Amubi where Chak Hao means delicious and Amubi means black. Black rice or forbidden rice is a rare and very old variety of rice. In India, it is cultivated in Manipur known as Chak Hao. This black rice is glutinous in nature. It is sticky rice that has a slightly nutty flavor. Upon being cooked this black rice turns deep purple due to the high content of anthocyanins. Thus it is also known as purple rice. This aromatic rice is a rich source of iron, vitamin E and antioxidants. It is also a good source of fiber. This black rice is used to prepare dessert, noodles, Chinese black rice cake, Italian risotto, porridge, and bread.
This black rice prefers warm climates and it takes about 3 to 6 months to grow. It thrives well under full sun and it needs plenty of water.