QAR 12.00
In stockSeasons It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14) Color and Quality of Rice The rice is light red in colour and is of bold quality. Crop duration 150 days Background It is an extremely tall variety. The height of this variety can even hide wild elephants when they enter the farm and for this reason, it is called as “Kattuyanam” (meaning wild elephant in Tamil). Special Features This variety provides environmental benefits like increasing soil fertility and water retention capacity of the soil. It can withstand flooding to a great extent. The hay of this variety is used for making thatched roof. Nutritional Properties It is rich in calcium and magnesium (136mg/100g) Therapeutic Properties This variety has a number of medicinal properties. It is used in the control of diabetes and for cancer treatment. The antioxidant properties present in it have cure for many heart related diseases and helps in the strengthening of bones. Suggested Dishes Flattened rice made from this rice variety is suitable for making rice payasam (a South Indian sweet dish). It is also suitable for the preparation of idly, dosa, idiyaappam, flattened rice and porridge.
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