Radhunipagal rice

Radhunipagal is a rice cultivated in West Bengal, India. It is a brownish white colored small grain aromatic rice with a sweetish taste. It has some medicinal properties also as it is an iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) rich rice variety.

Radhunipagal has been traditionally cultivated in the southern region of West Bengal for centuries. With the introduction of high-yielding varieties over the past 50 years, its cultivation has moved to marginal status in various blocks of this region. Around 10,000-12,000 farmers in West Bengal traditionally cultivate Radhunipagal rice.

Radhunipagal is used to prepare Payesh and Pitha. Bhog or Khichuri is made from its atap chal (soft-textured raw rice), which is used during puja or religious festivals.