COMMUNITY IMPACT: Black Rice grown in Goalpara Assam by Upendra Rabhas farmer group of 100+ farmers. Upen Da revived Black Rice in his region now growing across 650 acres. TARU has increased Community Income by Trainings in NaturaL Farming & Market Linkages. TARU took 2 years to streamline Supply Chain for Black Rice. PROCESSING: Black Rice is a Mother variety of Heirloom rice. Harvest Manually picked Processed by Women farmers. Black rice is Transported from Assam to Warehouse to TARU Customers. HEALTH BENEFITS: Food for the kings! Long life rice! Packed with high level of nutrients. Maintains a healthy heart cholesterol balance rich in fiber low glycemic index- excellent for diabetics. Antioxidants found in black content in outer layer of its kernel. reduces growth of cancer improves digestive system reduces obesity allergy inflammation. Panacea of many health problems. Sah SK Kushwaha UKS (2016) HOW TO USE: Prepare batter with 2 cups of black rice Cheela. Mix Salt to taste 1 tbsp of chopped vegetables & herbs 1 tsp of spices (optional) 1 cup fo water. For better results add half to one cup curd or butter milk. Stir well. Heat pan grease with little oil. Spread evenly half cup of batter on pan. Cover pan till it firms & Flip. Serve. COOKING STEPS: 1. Mix Premix in a bowl with spices and salt. 2. Add chopped vegetables and let rest for 20 mins. 3. Pour in pan and spread with ghee. 4. Spread Flip Cook and Serve.