Rice Varieties
Karuppu Kowni
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Background
This variety is named after its colour. (Karuppu– black). It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
It is highly valued by the Chettiyar community of Tamilnadu who offer dishes from this variety on special occasions and for honoring their guests.
Nutritional Properties
The rice has rich antioxidant and anthocyanin properties. In has high potassium, magnesium and zinc content. It is also very high calcium (36.90 mg/100 gm) and iron (6.50 mg/100 gm)
Therapeutic Properties
It is used for curing leg pain, cancer, thyroid, kidney and liver related diseases. It is also used for curing arthritic pain and helps control diabetes.
Suggested Dishes
It is preferred as raw rice for the table. It is ideal for making desserts and porridge. It is also suitable for making idly, puttu, and dosa.
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Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
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Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is dark brown in color with bold rice quality.
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Crop duration
130 days
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Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This variety is named after its colour. (Karuppu– black). It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
It is highly valued by the Chettiyar community of Tamilnadu who offer dishes from this variety on special occasions and for honoring their guests.
Nutritional Properties
The rice has rich antioxidant and anthocyanin properties. In has high potassium, magnesium and zinc content. It is also very high calcium (36.90 mg/100 gm) and iron (6.50 mg/100 gm)
Therapeutic Properties
It is used for curing leg pain, cancer, thyroid, kidney and liver related diseases. It is also used for curing arthritic pain and helps control diabetes.
Suggested Dishes
It is preferred as raw rice for the table. It is ideal for making desserts and porridge. It is also suitable for making idly, puttu, and dosa.
Background
This variety is named after its colour. (Karuppu– black). It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
It is highly valued by the Chettiyar community of Tamilnadu who offer dishes from this variety on special occasions and for honoring their guests.
Nutritional Properties
The rice has rich antioxidant and anthocyanin properties. In has high potassium, magnesium and zinc content. It is also very high calcium (36.90 mg/100 gm) and iron (6.50 mg/100 gm)
Therapeutic Properties
It is used for curing leg pain, cancer, thyroid, kidney and liver related diseases. It is also used for curing arthritic pain and helps control diabetes.
Suggested Dishes
It is preferred as raw rice for the table. It is ideal for making desserts and porridge. It is also suitable for making idly, puttu, and dosa.
Donor
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