Jeerakathi rice by Bangla Local is hand-pounded premium quality rice that has less cooking time compared to other low-quality milled Jeerakathi rice. It is a non basmati rice and has short thin grains. This rice is considered one of the best for daily consumption. Jeerakathi rice is a staple in West Bengal region and among the Bengali community. It is a parboiled rice and has many health benefits if compared with regular white rice. Apart from daily use as a rice supplement, Jeerakathi is also used to prepare various rice dishes like Bengali pulao, homemade biryanis, fried rice, etc. Jeerakathi rice's texture is consistent and does not turn thick, chewy or non-sticky after boiling.