Sona Masuri Rice

Sona Masuri Rice is medium-grain rice that's grown largely in the states of Telangana and Karnataka. Also called as Sona Masuri, Samba Masuri, BPT 5204, HMT, or Jeela Karra Masuri.

Sona Masuri is considered aromatic rice, and people that are used to standard rice may at first be a bit shocked at the high degree of flavor that can be found in sona masoori raw rice.

It is a hybrid combination of two types of rice species- Sona and Masoori. Individually, both these species are well known for their distinctive qualities of aroma, nutrients, and softness.

This hybrid combination gives you the best of both worlds and they also carry an extra punch in the flavor department. This rice is very versatile and goes well with both savory and sweet dishes.


Sona Masoori Rice is often overlooked due to the popularity of basmati rice, however comes with a whole lot of benefits.

It is an unpolished grain that has its nutrients intact.
It is easy to digest and has low calories
It also has less starch content making it a better choice for weight loss.