Rice Varieties
Panangkattu Kudaivazhai
Background
It is widely cultivated in Periyakuthagai and Kadinelvayal areas of Nagapattinam district.
Special Features
This variety is suitable for cultivation in coastal saline soil.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Its rice bran mixed with Nattu chakkarai (local jaggery) is used for curing chest pain.
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 red in colour and is bold
Crop duration
135 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
It is widely cultivated in Periyakuthagai and Kadinelvayal areas of Nagapattinam district.
Special Features
This variety is suitable for cultivation in coastal saline soil.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Its rice bran mixed with Nattu chakkarai (local jaggery) is used for curing chest pain.
Suggested Dishes
It is ideal for making super soft idlis.
Background
It is widely cultivated in Periyakuthagai and Kadinelvayal areas of Nagapattinam district.
Special Features
This variety is suitable for cultivation in coastal saline soil.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Its rice bran mixed with Nattu chakkarai (local jaggery) is used for curing chest pain.
Suggested Dishes
It is ideal for making super soft idlis.
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