Rice Varieties
Kadaikazhuthan
Background
This paddy variety has the shape of neck of a bird. Hence, it is called “Kadaikazhuthan” (neck like that of a Kadai). The details of this variety is found in Pazhani Copper Inscriptions.
Special Features
This variety grows well in areas with good drainage facility. It is also, suitable for rainfed areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is a calcium (42.5 mg/100gm) and zinc rich variety
Suggested Dishes
It is consumed as raw and boiled rice. It is highly suitable as table rice. It is also suitable for making a special dish called “Puttu” and also for Idiyappam, Idly and Dosa.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in color which is of fine quality.
Crop duration
170 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This paddy variety has the shape of neck of a bird. Hence, it is called “Kadaikazhuthan” (neck like that of a Kadai). The details of this variety is found in Pazhani Copper Inscriptions.
Special Features
This variety grows well in areas with good drainage facility. It is also, suitable for rainfed areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is a calcium (42.5 mg/100gm) and zinc rich variety
Suggested Dishes
It is consumed as raw and boiled rice. It is highly suitable as table rice. It is also suitable for making a special dish called “Puttu” and also for Idiyappam, Idly and Dosa.
Background
This paddy variety has the shape of neck of a bird. Hence, it is called “Kadaikazhuthan” (neck like that of a Kadai). The details of this variety is found in Pazhani Copper Inscriptions.
Special Features
This variety grows well in areas with good drainage facility. It is also, suitable for rainfed areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is a calcium (42.5 mg/100gm) and zinc rich variety
Suggested Dishes
It is consumed as raw and boiled rice. It is highly suitable as table rice. It is also suitable for making a special dish called “Puttu” and also for Idiyappam, Idly and Dosa.
Donor
