Rice FAQ – Buying Rice Online in Bengaluru

Kitchen King^® is the rice brand of Sri Balaji Rice Mill, Ballari, Karnataka. We have been milling rice since 1980 and sell aged, Sortex-cleaned Sona Masuri and Jeera Sona (Kolam) rice to homes in Bengaluru through kitchenkingrice.com and our Shanthinagar outlet.

We sell these varieties:
• Sona Masuri Grand Old Raw Rice (18+ months old, November 2024 crop)
• Sona Masuri Old Raw Rice (9+ months old, November 2025 crop)
• Sona Masuri Old Ponni Steam Rice and New Ponni Steam Rice (9+ months old, November 2025 crop)
• Jeera Sona (Kolam) Grand Old Raw Rice (18+ months old, November 2024 crop)
• Jeera Sona (Kolam) Steam Rice (9+ months old, November 2025 crop)
• Sona Masuri Broken (Cut) Rice, raw and steam (9+ months old, November 2025 crop)

Raw rice is milled directly from the paddy. It cooks soft and fluffy, and it suits everyday meals, lemon rice, curd rice and pongal. Steam (boiled) rice is parboiled before milling. It cooks firmer, keeps its grains separate, and is a favourite for daily South Indian meals.

Sona Masuri is a light, aromatic, medium-grain rice. Jeera Sona (Kolam) is a slender, medium-sized grain that cooks soft and separate. Both are available in raw and steam varieties.

Ageing dries the grain slowly, so it absorbs water well and cooks fluffy, separate and non-sticky. Our “Grand Old” rice is 18+ months old. Our other varieties are 9+ months old.

Our Sona Masuri broken rice, called nuchakki (ನುಚ್ಚಕ್ಕಿ) in Kannada, is used for pongal, payasam, kanji, rice porridge and soft, quick-cooking meals. It is a budget-friendly choice.

Every batch is Sortex cleaned and hygienically packed. We also cook and check every batch before it is sent out. All our rice varieties have less than 1% broken grains.

The best-before date is 2 years from packaging. Batch details are printed on the pack.

Keep it in a clean, completely dry, airtight food-grade container. Store it off the floor, in a cool, dry place away from the stove and moisture. Finish older rice before topping up with new.

Put a small handful of fully dried neem leaves in a thin cotton cloth in the container. Bay leaves (tej patta), a few whole dried red chillies, or 5–6 cloves in a small pouch also help. Use only dried leaves, never fresh, because fresh leaves add moisture. Replace them every 2–3 months.

Rinse the rice 2–3 times and soak it for 20 minutes. In a pressure cooker or electric cooker, use these water-to-rice ratios (the same cup for both):
• Jeera Sona: 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice
• Sona Masuri: 3 cups of water to 1 cup of rice
The same ratios apply to the steam varieties. Let the rice rest for about 15 minutes before serving. Add a little more water for a softer texture.

Yes. Soaking for 20 minutes helps the grains cook evenly and gives a fluffier result.

Yes, we deliver across Bengaluru, usually within 1–3 days. Enter your PIN code on any product page to check your area and the delivery charge. See our Shipping and delivery page.

Delivery is free within 10 km of our Shanthinagar outlet. Beyond that there is a small charge based on your PIN code, shown before you pay.

Packs are 10 kg and 26 kg (30 kg on select varieties). The minimum order is one bag.

10 kg bags are carried up to the 1st floor by stairs. 26 kg and 30 kg bags are delivered to the ground floor only, or to any floor if the building has a lift.

We accept UPI, cards and net banking through Razorpay, and Pay on Delivery (UPI/cash on delivery).

Call or message us on WhatsApp at +91 63603 77023, or email kitchenkingrice@gmail.com. You can also see your orders under My Account on kitchenkingrice.com.

Yes. Walk in to our Shanthinagar outlet in Bengaluru and ask for a free sample pouch (about 200 g) to cook at home.

Sri Balaji Rice Mill, #30/2, Ground Floor, Shanthi Road, Shanthinagar, Bengaluru 560027. Open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7:15 pm and Sunday 9:30 am to 1 pm. Phone/WhatsApp: +91 63603 77023 or +91 63625 20998. See Our outlets.

Our factory is at 125/F, Ward V, Bangalore Road, Ballari 583102, Karnataka. Phone: +91 73534 84842.

Call or WhatsApp +91 63603 77023, email kitchenkingrice@gmail.com, or use the Contact page on kitchenkingrice.com. We are also on Instagram (@kitchenkingrice), YouTube (@kitchenkingrice) and Facebook (kitchenkingrice).