Rice Varieties
Kaivari Samba
Background
This variety has stripes like the ones found on the palm and hence the name “Kaivari Samba” (Kai – palm, Vari – Stripes). It is a native variety of Thiruvarur district.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and disease attack. It is able to withstand waterlogged and flooded conditions.
Nutritional Properties
It is rich in calcium (44.6 mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is rich in folic acid content, which is required for the growth of the foetus.
Suggested Dishes
This rice is used for making Idiyaapam, variety rice (coconut rice), Idli, dosa and flattened rice. The hand pound flattened rice from this variety is extremely tasty. Its raw rice is a more preferable one among the consumers.
Seasons
It is cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour, which is of coarse quality.
Crop duration
120 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This variety has stripes like the ones found on the palm and hence the name “Kaivari Samba” (Kai – palm, Vari – Stripes). It is a native variety of Thiruvarur district.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and disease attack. It is able to withstand waterlogged and flooded conditions.
Nutritional Properties
It is rich in calcium (44.6 mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is rich in folic acid content, which is required for the growth of the foetus.
Suggested Dishes
This rice is used for making Idiyaapam, variety rice (coconut rice), Idli, dosa and flattened rice. The hand pound flattened rice from this variety is extremely tasty. Its raw rice is a more preferable one among the consumers.
Background
This variety has stripes like the ones found on the palm and hence the name “Kaivari Samba” (Kai – palm, Vari – Stripes). It is a native variety of Thiruvarur district.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and disease attack. It is able to withstand waterlogged and flooded conditions.
Nutritional Properties
It is rich in calcium (44.6 mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is rich in folic acid content, which is required for the growth of the foetus.
Suggested Dishes
This rice is used for making Idiyaapam, variety rice (coconut rice), Idli, dosa and flattened rice. The hand pound flattened rice from this variety is extremely tasty. Its raw rice is a more preferable one among the consumers.
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