Rice Varieties
Ottadai
Background
The name is derived from the Tamil word Ottadai, meaning spider web (Ottu- means sticky, adai- means web). The ear head of the rice resembles a spider web. This variety is cultivated in Cuddalore, Tanjore and Nagapattinam districts of Tamilnadu.
Special Features
It is suitable for flooded areas.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron, calcium (29.40mg/100g) and zinc.
Suggested Dishes
It is ideal for making super soft idlis.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour with medium rice quality.
Crop duration
150 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
The name is derived from the Tamil word Ottadai, meaning spider web (Ottu- means sticky, adai- means web). The ear head of the rice resembles a spider web. This variety is cultivated in Cuddalore, Tanjore and Nagapattinam districts of Tamilnadu.
Special Features
It is suitable for flooded areas.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron, calcium (29.40mg/100g) and zinc.
Suggested Dishes
It is ideal for making super soft idlis.
Background
The name is derived from the Tamil word Ottadai, meaning spider web (Ottu- means sticky, adai- means web). The ear head of the rice resembles a spider web. This variety is cultivated in Cuddalore, Tanjore and Nagapattinam districts of Tamilnadu.
Special Features
It is suitable for flooded areas.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron, calcium (29.40mg/100g) and zinc.
Suggested Dishes
It is ideal for making super soft idlis.
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