Kalu heenati is a traditional rice variety native to Sri Lanka, sold here by Bowatte. It is a fragrant rice with a rich, milky taste.
Kalu heenati is regarded as an auspicious rice in Sri Lanka and is offered at temples and shrines during festivals and religious ceremonies. It is cooked as an everyday rice for children and adults alike.
How to cook
Rinse the rice a few times, then boil it or cook it in a rice cooker. Traditional rice with the bran on usually needs more water and a longer cooking time than polished white rice; see the label.
In the pack
One 500g pack of raw rice.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
