Gobindavog Rice

In Calcutta, we were introduced to a princely rice known as gobindavog. It is a polished white medium-grain rice, but on a miniature scale, like a baby basmati. It has a delicate, very slightly sweet flavor. In Calcutta, we had it cooked the lots-of-water way with a little salt (as described below). Each time, the rice emerged firm yet tender, with beautifully separate grains. It’s an expensive rice in Bengal, within reach only of those with some extra money, but for those who can afford it