Chak-Hao is a glutinous black rice variety from Manipur, India. Its's known for its aroma,color, and flavor.  Characteristics  Color: Black in raw form, purple in cooked form Flavor: Nutty, simple, and aromatic Texture: Soft and glutinous Nutritional value: Higher in vitamin, mineral, and anthocyanin content than other rice varieties Uses Chak-hao is used in religious feasts and social ceremonies  It can be cooked as kheer, a pudding  It can be enjoyed as a side dish with any vegetable or non-vegetable dish  Growing  Chak-hao is mainly grown in the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Thoubal of Manipur It's also grown in the Peren district of Nagaland Other names   Chak-hao is also known as Manipur Black rice, Chakhao, or Chak Hao Amubi It has a Geographical Indication (GI) tagFor storing it for long we have parboiled it.