Rice Varieties
Arubatham Kuruvai
Background
It is a very short duration variety (60-70 days). The name indicates the season and duration in which it is grown. It is widely cultivated in Kanyakumari district.
Special Feature
It is suitable for rainfed cultivation areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (9.18 g/100 g) content and also rich in calcium (35 mg/100 g)
Therapeutic Properties
It is suitable for diabetic patients and to cure nervous disorders. Due to its rich milky nature, it can be used for making porridge for convalescing persons.
Suggested Dishes
It is used for making idly, dosa, idiyappam, puttu, meals and kolukattai
Seasons
It is suitable for cultivation in all seasons.
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour and is of medium coarse quality.
Crop duration
60 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
It is a very short duration variety (60-70 days). The name indicates the season and duration in which it is grown. It is widely cultivated in Kanyakumari district.
Special Feature
It is suitable for rainfed cultivation areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (9.18 g/100 g) content and also rich in calcium (35 mg/100 g)
Therapeutic Properties
It is suitable for diabetic patients and to cure nervous disorders. Due to its rich milky nature, it can be used for making porridge for convalescing persons.
Suggested Dishes
It is used for making idly, dosa, idiyappam, puttu, meals and kolukattai
Background
It is a very short duration variety (60-70 days). The name indicates the season and duration in which it is grown. It is widely cultivated in Kanyakumari district.
Special Feature
It is suitable for rainfed cultivation areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (9.18 g/100 g) content and also rich in calcium (35 mg/100 g)
Therapeutic Properties
It is suitable for diabetic patients and to cure nervous disorders. Due to its rich milky nature, it can be used for making porridge for convalescing persons.
Suggested Dishes
It is used for making idly, dosa, idiyappam, puttu, meals and kolukattai