Kataribhog is a fragrant rice in
Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ...
. It is mainly found in
Dinajpur
Dinajpur ( ) is a city and the district headquarters of Dinajpur district situated in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh. It was founded in 1786. It is located 413 km north-west of Dhaka. It is bounded on the north by Suihari, Katapara, Bangi ...
area. Kataribhog of Dinajpur is a
Geographical Indication
A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town or region). The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product's source, is inten ...
(GI) product of Bangladesh.
Quality
This rice looks slender and long. Its tip is a little sharp and curved like a knife. This is not the case in all areas of Bangladesh. Even in Dinajpur, this special variety of paddy is cultivated only in Fashilahat, Choto Baul, Bara Baul, Karimulapur, Khanpur of Dinajpur Sadar Upazila, Kaugaon, Bistopur, Talpukur Mukundapur, Durgadanga, Viail, Paschim Baul and Kaharole upazilas of
Chirirbandar Upazila
Chirirbandar () is an upazila of Dinajpur District in Rangpur, Bangladesh.
Geography
Chirirbandar is located at - it has 68,415 households and total area 312.69 km2.
Chirirbandar Upazila is bounded by Khansama Upazila on the north, Parba ...
. High sandy-loamy soils are suitable for Kataribhog cultivation.
Historical legend
It is said that
Mughal emperor
The emperors of the Mughal Empire, who were all members of the Timurid dynasty (House of Babur), ruled the empire from its inception on 21 April 1526 to its dissolution on 21 September 1857. They were supreme monarchs of the Mughal Empire in ...
Aurangzeb
Alamgir I (Muhi al-Din Muhammad; 3 November 1618 – 3 March 1707), commonly known by the title Aurangzeb, also called Aurangzeb the Conqueror, was the sixth Mughal emperors, Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707, becomi ...
once summoned King Prannath of Dinajpur to his court on charges of corruption. Prannath took precious stones and Kataribhog rice gifts to the emperor. The emperor was more pleased to receive the Kataribhog rice than the gift of jewels and was pleased to give Prannath the title of 'Maharaja'.
Uses
The
Flattened rice
Poha, chivda, chiwda or flattened rice is a preparation of rice made from raw, toasted, or parboiled rice grains pounded into flat flakes. It is traditional to many rice-cultivating cultures in Southeast Asia and South Asia. It is also known as r ...
made from Kataribhog rice is well-known.
pilaf
Pilaf (), pilav or pilau () is a rice dish, or in some regions, a wheat dish, whose recipe usually involves cooking in stock or broth, adding spices, and other ingredients such as vegetables or meat, and employing some technique for achieving ...
,
biryani
Biryani () is a mixed rice dish originating in South Asia, made with rice, meat (chicken, goat, lamb, beef) or seafood (prawns or fish), and spices. To cater to vegetarians, the meat or seafood can be substituted with vegetables or pane ...
,
zarda,
kheer
Kheer, khir or payasam is a pudding or porridge popular in the Indian subcontinent, usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery, and rice. It can be additionally flavoured with dried fruits, nuts, cardamom and saffron. Instead of rice, ...
,
phirni
Phirni or Phirin is a dessert made with ground rice or rice flour cooked in milk. It is eaten chilled and traditionally served in clay bowls called ''shikoras''. It is flavored with aromatic spices such as cardamom, saffron, and rose water, and g ...
, etc., can be prepared with this rice. This rice is fragrant and delicious.
See also
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Rice production in Bangladesh
Rice production in Bangladesh plays a critical role in the nation's economy, affecting various sectors and socioeconomic factors. As the primary crop and staple food, rice is central to agricultural production, employment, and nutritional needs. ...
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Tulshimala rice
Tulshimala is a photoperiod-sensitive Aman variety of rice. It is planted from the last week of July to the first week of August. Flowers bloom from the end of October to mid-November. Harvesting takes place from the first to the last week of Dece ...
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List of geographical indications in Bangladesh
Reference
External links
{{Geographical indications in Bangladesh
Rice varieties
Geographical indications in Bangladesh
Crops originating from Bangladesh