Balaghat Chinnor rice

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Balaghat Chinnor (बालाघाट चिन्नौर चावल)
Geographical indication
DescriptionBalaghat Chinnor is an aromatic rice cultivated in Madhya Pradesh
Type Aromatic rice
AreaBalaghat district
Country India
Registered14 September 2021
Official website ipindia.gov.in

Balaghat Chinnor is a variety of non-Basmati aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. [1] [2] [3] It is a common and widely cultivated crop in tehsils of Balaghat, Baihar, Birsa, Paraswada, Katangi, Waraseoni, Lalbarra, Khairlanji, Lanji and Kirnapur of Balaghat district [4] [5]

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Name

Balaghat Chinnor Rice is a prized crop in Balaghat and so named after it. "Chinnor" or "Chinnaur" is an acronym of the Hindi term “Chiknaiyukt Nokdaar Sugangdhit Chavur” which means Chiknaiyukt (Oily content), Nokdaar (Sharp tipped), Sugangdhit (Aromatic) and Chavur (Local name for Rice). [6] [7]

The word "Chinnor" (variations like "Chinnaur") has its roots in three distinct components: [8]

  1. Chi: Derived from "Chiknai Yukt," indicating the rice's high oil content.
  2. Nau: Originating from "Nokdaar," meaning sharp tip, referring to the rice grain's shape.
  3. R: Simply denoting "rice"

Local name

It is known as Balaghat Chinnor rice (बालाघाट चिन्नौर चावल) or simply only as Chinnor rice. [9]

Description

Balaghat Chinnor rice is a ceremonial, traditional, aromatic, and endemic rice variety from Madhya Pradesh. [10] [11] It is renowned for its distinct aroma, taste, and softness, making it a staple in marriage feasts and religious ceremonies. Other features are: [12]

Characteristics

Taste and Culinary Uses

Cooking Properties

Cultural Significance

By-Product

Geographical indication

It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 14 September 2021 (valid until 2 October 2029).

Balaghat Chinnor Utpadak Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Balaghat from Waraseoni, proposed the GI registration of Balaghat Chinnor rice. After filing the application in October 2019, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2021 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Balaghat Chinnor rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Madhya Pradesh and the 12th type of goods from Madhya Pradesh to earn the GI tag. [14]

The GI tag protects the rice from illegal selling and marketing, and gives it legal protection and a unique identity.

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