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A unique 'no-cook' instant rice from Assam, ready in minutes by just soaking. This soft, fluffy rice is traditionally enjoyed with jaggery, yogurt, and banana for a wholesome and refreshing breakfast or snack.
For 4 servings
Rinse the Rice
Soak the Komol Saul
Drain and Prepare for Serving
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A unique 'no-cook' instant rice from Assam, ready in minutes by just soaking. This soft, fluffy rice is traditionally enjoyed with jaggery, yogurt, and banana for a wholesome and refreshing breakfast or snack.
This indian recipe takes 20 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 607.76 calories per serving with 10.72g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Assemble and Serve
Add other seasonal fruits like chopped ripe mango, pomegranate arils, or sapodilla (chiku) for more flavor and texture.
Sprinkle some chopped almonds, cashews, or walnuts on top before serving for a delightful crunch.
For a less common savory take, skip the jaggery and banana. Mix the soaked rice with salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, finely chopped onions, green chilies, and fresh coriander.
The easily digestible carbohydrates from the rice, combined with natural sugars from banana and jaggery, provide a quick and sustained energy boost, making it an excellent breakfast choice.
The use of curd (yogurt) makes this dish rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy digestive system, improve nutrient absorption, and boost immunity.
Bananas are a fantastic source of potassium, an essential mineral that helps regulate blood pressure, supports heart health, and aids in muscle function.
Since the dish requires no cooking, the nutrients in the ingredients, particularly the probiotics in curd and vitamins in the fresh fruit, are fully preserved and not diminished by heat.
Komol Saul, or 'soft rice', is a unique variety of instant rice from Assam, India. It's pre-cooked and sun-dried, which allows it to become soft and edible simply by soaking in warm water for a few minutes, requiring no cooking.
Yes, it's a relatively healthy breakfast or snack. It's a good source of carbohydrates for energy. When combined with curd, it provides probiotics for gut health, and with banana and jaggery, it offers natural sugars, potassium, and iron. It's also naturally low in fat and sodium.
One serving of this Komol Saul recipe (approximately 1.5 cups) contains around 450-500 calories, depending on the amount of jaggery, cream, and the size of the banana used. It's a filling and energy-dense meal.
No, this recipe will not work with regular raw rice. Komol Saul is a special pre-processed rice that has the unique property of softening without cooking. Regular rice needs to be boiled or steamed to become edible.
Komol Saul can be found in specialty stores that carry products from Northeast India, or through various online retailers that specialize in regional Indian foods.
It is not recommended to prepare this dish in advance. Komol Saul is best served immediately after soaking for the optimal soft and fluffy texture. It can become soggy and lose its appeal if left to sit for too long.