Compare Kitchen King Rice Varieties: Which Rice Should You Buy?
Not sure which rice to pick? Here is a quick side-by-side of our Sona Masuri and Jeera Sona (also known as Kolam / RNR) rice. All Kitchen King® rice is Sortex cleaned, hygienically packed, and every batch is cooked and quality-checked before it leaves our mill in Ballari. Best before 2 years from packaging. Home delivery across Bengaluru in 1–3 days.
| Variety | Grain | Best for | Rice age | Packs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sona Masuri Grand Old Raw | Medium grain | Everyday meals, lemon rice, curd rice, pongal | 18+ months | 10 kg, 26 kg |
| Sona Masuri Old Raw | Medium grain | Everyday meals, dal and sambar rice | 9+ months | 10 kg, 26 kg |
| Sona Masuri Old Ponni Steam | Medium grain, parboiled | Daily meals; firmer, separate grains | 9+ months | 10 kg, 26 kg |
| Sona Masuri New Ponni Steam | Medium grain, parboiled | Daily meals; firmer, separate grains | 9+ months | 10 kg, 26 kg |
| Jeera Sona (Kolam / RNR) Grand Old Raw | Slender/thinner grain | Sambar, rasam, curry, lemon rice | 18+ months | 10 kg, 26 kg |
| Jeera Sona (Kolam / RNR) Steam | Slender/thinner grain, parboiled | Daily meals; soft, separate grains | 9+ months | 10 kg, 30 kg |
| Sona Masuri Raw Broken (Nuchakki) | Broken grain | Porridge, kanji, upma-style dishes | – | 10 kg |
| Sona Masuri Steam Broken (Nuchakki) | Broken grain, parboiled | Porridge, kanji, upma-style dishes | – | 10 kg, 26 kg |
How to choose
- Plain rice with dal, sambar or curry: Sona Masuri Grand Old Raw or Old Raw.
- Firmer, separate grains that hold up well, and for immediate consumption: the steam varieties.
- Slender/thinner and soft-cooking grain: Jeera Sona (Kolam / RNR).
- Budget-friendly, porridge or kanji: broken (nuchakki) rice.
Our Jeera Sona is also known as Kolam / RNR rice. The same variety is sold in the market under common unregistered trade names such as “bullet rice”. We sell this variety (Jeera Sona) under our own registered brand, Kitchen King®.
Questions
What is the difference between raw and steam rice?
Steam (parboiled) rice is partly cooked in the husk before milling, so the grains cook firmer and stay separate. Raw rice cooks softer and fluffier.
Does aged rice cook better?
Aged rice (18+ months) cooks fluffy and non-sticky; our listings show the age of the rice currently offered.
How much water should I use?
A common starting point in a pressure or electric cooker is 3 cups water to 1 cup Sona Masuri, or 2 cups to 1 cup Jeera Sona. Soaking for 20 minutes helps.
Can I try before I buy?
Yes. Ask for a free sample pouch (about 200 g) at our Shanthinagar outlet in Bengaluru.
Ready to order?
See all packs and prices on our Shop page, or read about shipping and delivery across Bengaluru. Also read: Sona Masuri vs Jeera Sona and raw vs steam rice.
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