Sona Masoori Rice

Sona Masuri (also, Sona Masoori, Samba Masuri, BPT5204, HMT, or Jeela Karra Masuri) is a medium-grain rice grown largely in the Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In Telugu, Sona Masuri rice is called Bangaru Reegalu (meaning Golden Ivy). It is lightweight and aromatic. This premium variety of rice is mainly exported to USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabica, UAE and Qatar. In Andhra Pradesh, it is mainly cultivated in the Krishna, Guntur, Kurnool, Nellore, and West Gadavari districts. In Telangana it is mainly cultivated in the Mahaboobanagar, Nizamobad, and Warangal. In Karnataka, it is mainly cultivated in the Raichur, Koppal and Bellary districts.