Rice is an essential ingredient in Indian kitchen, substituting one type of rice for another can really alter the result of a recipe. Each type of rice has its own taste, texture, and unique properties that work well with different cooking applications. In India, we have so many types of rice varieties available in the markets, it becomes difficult to choose the best rice from these varieties, so how do you know which one is the best type of rice to use? Gunavan is your friendly App in choosing the best rice. Rice is often characterized in three varieties - long grain, medium grain, or short grain rice. These varieties refer to the length and shape of the grain.