Boka Saul - Magic Rice from Assam : 500 gmsThis food grain (whose name translates to rice that is soft) has gained a reputation as a magic rice as it need not be cooked the conventional way. All one needs to do is soak the grains in some warm water for about 30 minutes (or in cold water for one hour) and its done! Boka saul (oryza sativa) is a paddy variety grown in parts of lower Assam. Back in the 17th century, it was the fuel for the Ahom soliders fighting the Mughal army. Today, its fuel