Brown Rice - Marsi Chamal

Marsi aka brown rice is a prominent local food of Nepal. The rice is cultivated in northwestern Nepal in the Jumla district and can be grown at the highest elevation, up to 3000 meters above sea level. The rice is highly praised by the bodybuilder and diabetes patient as it contains high fiber than usual rice. The rice is mainly used for the preparation of Nepalese Cuisine like Dal-Bhat, served with Lentils, Vegetables, Ghee, and Pickles. Further, it can also be used in making Sel roti (Fried bread) and distilled beverages based on rice.