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{{Short description|Type of non-Basmati aromatic rice from Madhya Pradesh, India}}
{{Infobox geographical indication
| name = Balaghat Chinnor (बालाघाट चिन्नौर चावल)
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| description =Balaghat Chinnor is an aromatic rice cultivated in [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| type =[[Aromatic rice]]
| area = Balaghat district
| country = [[India]]
| registered = 14 September 2021
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| official website ={{URL|https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GirPublic/Application/Details/663|ipindia.gov.in}}}}

'''Balaghat Chinnor''' is a variety of non-[[Basmati]] aromatic [[rice]] mainly grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite journal |title=Study on Adoption of Chinnor Rice Production Technology and Constraints Faced by Farmers of Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh |journal=International Journal of Bio-Resource and Stress Management |date=2021 |doi=10.23910/1.2021.2257 |url=https://www.pphouse.org/ijbsm-article-details.php?article=1521 |access-date=21 November 2024 |language=en |last1=Khan |first1=Mohammad Imran |last2=Bisen |first2=Uttam |last3=Sarvade |first3=S. |last4=Gautam |first4=Kamleshwar |last5=Bisen |first5=Sharad |last6=Rai |first6=S. K. |last7=Shrivastava |first7=Atul |volume=12 |issue=5 |pages=516–522 |doi-access=free }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Study on Adoption of Chinnor Rice Production Technology and Constraints Faced by Farmers of Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355874048 |website=ResearchGate GmbH |access-date=21 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Service |first1=Express News |title=A revolution in a rice bowl |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2021/Jul/11/a-revolution-in-a-rice-bowl-2328339.html |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> It is a common and widely cultivated crop in [[Tehsil|tehsils]] of [[Balaghat]], [[Baihar]], [[Birsa]], [[Paraswada]], [[Katangi]], [[Wara Seoni|Waraseoni]], [[Lalbarra]], [[Khairlanji tehsil|Khairlanji]], [[Lanji]] and [[Kirnapur]] of [[Balaghat district]]<ref>{{cite web |title=One district one product {{!}} District Balaghat, Government of Madhya Pradesh {{!}} India |url=https://balaghat.nic.in/en/odop/ |website=District Administration © District Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh |access-date=21 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Khan |first1=Mohammad Imran |last2=Bisen |first2=Uttam |last3=Sarvade |first3=S. |last4=Gautam |first4=Kamleshwar |last5=Bisen |first5=Sharad |last6=Rai |first6=S. K. |last7=Shrivastava |first7=Atul |title=Study on Adoption of Chinnor Rice Production Technology and Constraints Faced by Farmers of Balaghat District, Madhya Pradesh |journal=International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management |date=31 October 2021 |volume=12 |issue=5 |pages=516–522 |doi=10.23910/1.2021.2257 |s2cid=244412503 |language=en|doi-access=free }}</ref>

==Name==
Balaghat Chinnor Rice is a prized crop in Balaghat and so named after it. "Chinnor" or "Chinnaur" is an acronym of the [[Hindi]] term “Chiknaiyukt Nokdaar Sugangdhit Chavur” which means Chiknaiyukt (Oily content), Nokdaar (Sharp tipped), Sugangdhit (Aromatic) and Chavur (Local name for Rice).<ref>{{cite book |last1=Dogra |first1=Bharat |title=The Life and Work of Dr. R.H. Richharia: The Eminent Rice Scientist who Struggled All His Life for Small Farmers to Protect Them from Big Business and to Preserve Their Heritage : Including the Text of an Action Plan on Rice Prepared by Dr. Richharia |date=1991 |publisher=B. Dogra |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KUMFAQAAIAAJ&q=balaghat+chinnor |access-date=21 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Madhya Pradesh Rice Variety Known for Aroma, Taste Gets GI Tag; Eyes Global Market |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/madhya-pradesh-rice-variety-known-for-aroma-taste-gets-gi-tag-eyes-global-market-4268063.html |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

The word "Chinnor" (variations like "Chinnaur") has its roots in three distinct components:<ref>{{cite news |title=How a GI tag could resuscitate a near-dead variety of rice in MP |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/how-a-gi-tag-could-resuscitate-a-near-dead-variety-of-rice-in-mp-1864865-2021-10-14 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=India Today |date=14 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

# Chi: Derived from "Chiknai Yukt," indicating the rice's high oil content.
# Nau: Originating from "Nokdaar," meaning sharp tip, referring to the rice grain's shape.
# R: Simply denoting "rice"

===Local name===
It is known as Balaghat Chinnor rice (बालाघाट चिन्नौर चावल) or simply only as Chinnor rice.<ref>{{cite news |title=बालाघाट के चिन्नौर चावल के आप हैं शौकीन तो यह खबर खासतौर से आपके लिए है... |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/madhya-pradesh/balaghat-if-you-are-fond-of-chinnaur-rice-then-this-news-has-something-special-for-you-5116837.html |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=News18 हिंदी |date=27 December 2022 |language=hi}}</ref>

==Description==
Balaghat Chinnor rice is a ceremonial, traditional, aromatic, and endemic rice variety from Madhya Pradesh.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pradesh |first1=India Superintendent of Census Operations, Madhya |title=District Census Handbook, Madhya Pradesh: Balaghat |date=1964 |publisher=Government of Madhya Pradesh |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EXpTAAAAYAAJ&q=balaghat+chinnor |access-date=21 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Pradesh (India) |first1=Madhya |title=Madhya Pradesh: Balaghat |date=1992 |publisher=Government Central Press |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NCduAAAAMAAJ&q=balaghat+chinnor |access-date=21 November 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It is renowned for its distinct aroma, taste, and softness, making it a staple in marriage feasts and religious ceremonies. Other features are:<ref>{{cite web |title=GOVERNMENT OF INDIA GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS JOURNAL NO. 133 MARCH 23, 2020 |url=https://www.ipindia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/Journal_133.pdf |website=Intellectual Property India |access-date=21 November 2024}}</ref>

===Characteristics ===

* This variety of rice has a strong scent in both cooked and uncooked form. The cooked grains are soft, shiny, and slightly sticky. The grain shape is distinctive, with the apex resembling the tip of a sword.

===Taste and Culinary Uses===

* Unique taste
* Ideal for [[Kheer]] (creamy texture, distinct rice flavor, no added flavorings needed)
* Suitable for [[Puri (food)|Puri]], [[Anarsa]] (sweet and sour), roti, and cooked [[chawal]] (bhatt)

===Cooking Properties===

* This variety of rice has a quick cooking time. Additionally, it can be made into a smooth dough when mixed with warm water.

===Cultural Significance===

* In Balaghat temples, priests offer Chinnor [[Kheer]] as [[Prasad (food offering)|Prasad]] [[Bhog]] (blesses food), leveraging its aroma, sweetness, and milk-thickening properties.

===By-Product===
* Chinnor rice has a notable by-product with its rice [[bran]] containing a high oil content. The oil content in Chinnor rice bran is 20-21%, surpassing the 18-19% oil content found in the bran of regular rice varieties.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bharat |first1=E. T. V. |title=MP: Balaghat's 'Chinnor rice' gets GI tag, farmers income to increase |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/bharat/mp-balaghats-chinnor-rice-gets-gi-tag-farmers-income-to-increase/na20210930224938187 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=ETV Bharat News |date=30 September 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on
14 September 2021 (valid until 2 October 2029).

Balaghat Chinnor Utpadak Sahkari Samiti Maryadit Balaghat from Waraseoni, proposed the GI registration of Balaghat Chinnor rice. After filing the application in October 2019, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2021 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Balaghat Chinnor rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Madhya Pradesh and the 12th type of goods from Madhya Pradesh to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=Balaghat Chinnor rice first agriculture produce in Madhya Pradesh to get GI tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/balaghat-chinnor-rice-first-agriculture-produce-in-madhya-pradesh-to-get-gi-tag/articleshow/86669283.cms |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=1 October 2021}}</ref>

The GI tag protects the rice from illegal selling and marketing, and gives it legal protection and a unique identity.

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{Varieties of rice}}

[[Category:Rice varieties]]
[[Category:Indian cuisine]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Rice varieties of India]]
[[Category:Madhya Pradeshi cuisine]]
[[Category:Rice production in India]]
[[Category:Economy of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Madhya Pradesh]]

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