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Agricultural · Assam

Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)

GI Registered Assam Agricultural
GI numberGI-24
Typical price₹90 - ₹180 per kg
Verified cooperativesAssam Organic Farmers Collective
StateAssam

About Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)

Boka Chaul, often called mud rice, is a soft, low-amylose rice from the lower Assam plains. Its unusual feature is that it can be cooked without fire: soaking the grains in water for about an hour softens them into an edible, slightly sweet rice. It is eaten with milk, curd, jaggery or salt, and the red-brown grains are comparatively high in fibre.

Heritage and place

Folk accounts say the rice was carried by travellers and soldiers who needed a meal without fuel, and it remains part of the rural diet in districts such as Nalbari, Barpeta and Kamrup. Its cultivation has been limited, so the GI matters for identifying the variety and supporting the farmers who still grow it, rather than letting ordinary rice be sold under its name.

How it is made

Boka Chaul is grown as a long-duration winter paddy, typically in flooded fields with few inputs. After harvest the paddy is dried, parboiled or milled lightly, so the grains keep their bran. Farmers sell it in local markets and increasingly through farmer groups. The variety yields less than modern hybrids, which is why growers depend on a premium price to keep planting it.

Registry record

Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) is listed in this catalogue as GI-24, a Geographical Indication tagged product of Assam in the agricultural category. The name is legally protected: only producers within the notified region may sell under it. Confirm the entry in the official GI Journal before relying on it commercially.

◈ How to spot a fake Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)

What to check

Buy unpolished grains that look reddish-brown and slightly uneven. A simple test is to soak a small amount in room-temperature water for about an hour: real Boka Chaul softens without cooking, while ordinary rice stays hard. Buy from farmer producer groups or trusted organic retailers, and store in a cool, dry container. Because it is a niche rice, unusually cheap packs deserve suspicion.

  • Zero-fuel rice variety that fully cooks by simply soaking in cold water for 40 minutes; counterfeit varieties stay rigid and chalky without boiling.

Price to expect

Genuine Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) typically sells in the range of ₹90 - ₹180 per kg. Prices far below that range are a common sign of an imitation.

Where to buy

Look for authorised sellers such as Assam Organic Farmers Collective, or government emporia and cooperatives in Assam.

Catalogue record

Catalogue record: GI-24 · Assam · reviewed

Frequently asked questions

What is the GI registration number of Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)?

This catalogue lists Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) as GI-24. Registration numbers should be confirmed against the official GI Journal before commercial use.

Where is Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) made?

Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) is produced in Assam, in the agricultural category of this catalogue.

Can Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) legally be made outside Assam?

No. GI protection means only producers within the notified region of Assam may legally sell goods under the name “Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)”.

What does genuine Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) cost?

Genuine Boka Chaul (Mud Rice) typically sells in the range of ₹90 - ₹180 per kg. Prices far below this range are a common sign of an imitation.

How can I spot a fake Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)?

Zero-fuel rice variety that fully cooks by simply soaking in cold water for 40 minutes; counterfeit varieties stay rigid and chalky without boiling.

Where should I buy genuine Boka Chaul (Mud Rice)?

Look for authorised sellers such as Assam Organic Farmers Collective, or government emporia and cooperatives in Assam.