Primarily grown in the Indian, Sona Masoori is a medium-grain white rice. It is also lightweight, low in starch and aromatic which makes it perfect for use in Indian and Chinese dishes. Sona Masoori can be used in sweet and savoury dishes alike, but is particularly popular in biryani, sweet pongal, fried rice and idli.

Since Sona Masoori contains less starch than Basmati rice, it is easier to digest and considered in Southern India to be the healthier choice.