Binni
Binni
- made with love for you
- following nature-friendly methods
This is inspired from sticky rice balls filled with coconut and jaggery, which we have drizzled with a chutney made out of our aamsotto and some khejur. Binni’s stickiness is perfect to be shaped and moulded around skewers, a nod to lollipops.
about the rice
Generally grown in the hilly areas of Bangladesh, Binni is a naturally sticky rice that is quite popular in and around the Chittagong area: the famed modhu-bhaat being one of the most popular dishes using Binni. Consumption aside, Binni forms a significant part of the cultural landscape of the region. It is believed to be auspicious and forms a crucial element of marriages and other celebrations. We source ours from Alipurduar, the foothills in North Bengal.
flavour |
toasted |
aroma |
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appearance |
the uncooked grains are yellowish-white with specks of red bran |
cooking |
absorption, steaming |
time | 10-12 minutes |
storage |
store it in an air-tight jar to retain the aroma in cool, dry, dark place |
what you can cook with
Traditionally, Binni is ground for various types of pithe. It is also used in congees and khichuri. We have found it to be particularly better suited to sweet dishes than savoury ones.
the ultimate guide to cooking rice
Cooking rice, apparently, does not seem much: you just need to add rice to water and you are all set. But it does not take ½ a cup of water more or less to turn it into an act of blasphemy. So here we have for you the ultimate guide on how to cook the perfect rice
botanical name | Oryza sativa |
origin |
Alipurduar, West Bengal |
processing | atap (non-parboiled) |
our philosophy
We believe that the way we cultivate, process, buy, and cook our food can change the world for better. Every time you decide to buy food that has been produced in a sustainable way, you make the world a better place. Learn more about our manifesto.
we are passionate about
We believe that the way we cultivate, process, buy, and cook our food can change the world for better. Every time you decide to buy food that has been produced in a sustainable way, you make the world a better place.
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