Poha Katarni Premium

🌾 Katarni Poha (GI-Tagged Aromatic Flattened Rice) - Heritage Breakfast from Bihar
✨ A Tradition Revived

Our Katarni Poha is made from the legendary Katarni rice of Bihar - a naturally aromatic, small-grain rice variety prized for its fragrance and delicate sweetness 🌸. Sourced from the Purnia district, this poha represents more than just a breakfast staple. It is a revival of traditional grain biodiversity and a livelihood mission led by a young farmer-entrepreneur who left a successful IT career to rebuild sustainable agriculture in his homeland.

Today, through his initiative, 10,000+ small cultivators are transitioning toward organic farming, hygienic processing, and fair-price supply chains, ensuring this rare heritage rice continues to flourish 🌱.

🌾 The Story Behind Katarni Poha

Katarni rice is one of the most cherished indigenous rice varieties of eastern India and proudly carries the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Bihar. The name “Katarni” comes from the sickle-like shape of its slender grains, which develop a naturally sweet aroma when cooked.

Unlike industrial poha made from hybrid rice, Katarni Poha is crafted from traditional aromatic rice, giving it:

• 🌸 Distinct fragrance
• 🌾 Softer texture
• 🍚 Deeper flavor

The process involves:
1️⃣ Parboiling the rice
2️⃣ Gently flattening into flakes
3️⃣ Slow drying to preserve aroma & nutrients

Because the grain itself is aromatic, the poha retains a natural nutty fragrance even before cooking, making it ideal for classic Indian breakfasts.

🌱 Why Katarni Poha is Special

• 🌾 GI-tagged heritage rice variety from Bihar
• 🌸 Naturally aromatic & mildly sweet
• 🍚 Made from small-grain Katarni rice
• 🥣 Light, easily digestible breakfast grain
• 🧼 Hygienically processed & carefully flattened
• 👩‍🌾 Supports 10,000+ small farmers transitioning to organic cultivation

📊 Product Profile

💚 Health & Nutritional Highlights (Naturally Occurring)

• 🍚 Complex Carbohydrates: Steady energy release
• 🌱 Low Fat: Light & easy to digest
• 🌾 Moderate Fiber: Supports digestion
• ⚡ Iron: Contributes to hemoglobin formation
• 🌿 B Vitamins: Support metabolism & nervous system
• ❌ Gluten-free Grain: Suitable for gluten-sensitive diets

⚠️ Consumption Note: Being primarily carbohydrate-rich, poha should be consumed in moderation by individuals managing blood sugar. Pairing with protein (peanuts, sprouts) & fiber-rich vegetables help balance glucose absorption.

🍽️ How to Enjoy Katarni Poha

• 🥜 Classic Maharashtrian Poha with peanuts
• 🥕 Vegetable Poha with turmeric & curry leaves
• 🍋 Light lemon poha with roasted chana
• 🥥 Sweet poha with jaggery & coconut (Eastern Indian style)

👉 Its natural aroma elevates even the simplest preparation.

🌍 Sustainability & Our Service Promise

At Sanesa Yourganic, every product reflects a commitment to ecological farming & fair livelihoods.

This Katarni Poha supports:

• 🌾 Traditional indigenous rice biodiversity
• 🌱 Organic farming transitions
• 💰 Fair pricing for small cultivators
• 🧼 Hygienic rural processing infrastructure

By choosing this product, you help sustain a farmer-led agricultural revival in Bihar.

🌸 Fun Fact

Katarni rice is sometimes called the “Basmati of Bihar”. Despite its small grains, its fragrance rivals premium aromatic rice varieties and has been celebrated in eastern India for centuries 🌾.