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Lachkari Kolam Rice

From The Fields Of Andhra Pradesh | True Origins Rice

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Soft, non-sticky, and feels light - Lachkari Kolam brings the warmth of Andhra Pradesh’s farming heritage to every meal. From the sambar rice at lunch to the curd rice that closes a long day, this is the rice that plays multiple roles and elevates every day.

  • Soft
  • Non sticky
  • Feels light

Available Packs

The True Origins Range

India Gate True Origins Lachkari Kolam Rice pack

Lachkari Kolam

Grain
Medium
Origin
Andhra Pradesh
Texture
Soft, Non-Sticky
Best for
Daily meals, Andhra Thali
India Gate True Origins Sona Masoori Rice pack

Sona Masoori

Grain
Medium
Origin
Southern India
Texture
Soft & Fluffy
Best for
Everyday meals
India Gate True Origins Parboiled Ponni Rice pack

Parboiled Ponni

Grain
Medium
Origin
Southern India
Texture
Soft & Fluffy
Best for
Sambar Rice, Pongal
India Gate True Origins Wada Kolam Rice pack

Wada Kolam

Grain
Medium
Origin
Western India
Texture
Soft, Fluffy
Best for
Festive Biryani

Everyday Made Elevated

Not every tradition announces itself. Some arrive in the aroma of gongura simmering on a slow flame, the warmth of a simple rice and dal at the end of a long day, or the quiet comfort of curd rice that closes every good meal. Lachkari Kolam Rice plays multiple roles and elevates every meal, the sambar rice at lunch, the tamarind rice on a festive afternoon, or the simple rice and pickle that makes any weekday feel like home. For homes in Andhra Pradesh and across India, where every meal is made with love.

True Origins Rice

In the warm, well-watered fields of Andhra Pradesh, where fertile plains and steady sunshine have shaped rice cultivation for generations, Lachkari Kolam carries the region’s trusted farming heritage. Each grain feels soft, non-sticky and light - a rice that adapts beautifully to every dish, every day.

Every Stroke Tells A Story

Inspired by the vibrant storytelling of Madhubani art, the packaging brings together intricate folk-inspired motifs and expressive details that celebrate the warmth, colour and everyday traditions of Indian life. A tribute to the relationships and rituals that gather around every plate of rice.

Pairs Well With

Dal Bhaat

Dal Bhaat

Sambar Rice

Sambar Rice

Curd Rice

Curd Rice

Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)

Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)

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FAQs

  • Lachkari Kolam is a medium-grain rice variety from the fertile fields of Andhra Pradesh. Known for grains that are soft, non-sticky and feel light, it is one of the most versatile everyday rice varieties in South India. True Origins Lachkari Kolam carries the authentic essence of Andhra Pradesh’s farming heritage from the fields where it was grown to the meals it elevates every day.

  • Lachkari Kolam’s natural grain character allows each grain to stay separate during cooking without clumping. This makes it the ideal everyday rice for dishes where the grain needs to hold its form and absorb flavour independently - sambar rice, curd rice, or any curry-based meal where each grain carries the dish.

  • Lachkari Kolam is the true all-rounder for South Indian everyday cooking: sambar rice, curd rice, rasam rice, pulihora (tamarind rice), dal-chawal, fried rice, and everyday regional meals. Its soft, non-sticky texture makes it a versatile base for virtually any Indian preparation from a simple weekday meal to a full Andhra thali.

  • Both are medium-grain everyday rice varieties from South India. Lachkari Kolam is grown in the fertile plains of Andhra Pradesh and has a soft, light, non-sticky character well-suited to AP-style cooking. Sona Masoori comes from the broader Deccan belt (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka) and is known for its mild aroma and fluffy, slightly lighter grain. Both are excellent everyday choices Lachkari Kolam particularly shines in flavour-forward AP dishes.

  • True Origins is India Gate’s celebration of India’s diverse rice-growing regions. Every True Origins variant is sourced from a specific region, with the origin, farming heritage and cultural story transparent on every pack. Lachkari Kolam Rice comes from the fertile fields of Andhra Pradesh carrying that region’s warmth and tradition to every table.