Sona masuri rice
Sona Masuri (IET No. 7244, BPT 3291, also spelled as Sona Masoori or Sona Mahsuri) is a lightweight and aromatic medium-grain rice[1] which is the result of a cross combination of the rice varieties Sona and Mahsuri. It is grown largely in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is used primarily in South Indian cuisine. In Telugu language, Sona Masuri rice is called Bangaru Theegalu (meaning Golden Ivy). Sona Masuri is a premium variety of rice that is also exported to many countries.
Cultivation & Usage
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