Sona Masuri (also, Sona Masoori, Samba Masuri) is a medium-grain rice grown largely in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In Telugu, Sona Masuri rice is called Bangaru Theegalu (meaning Golden Ivy). It is lightweight and aromatic. Sona masoori is typically used in dishes such as sweet pongal, biryani, idlis and fried rice.
