Rice Varieties
Kitchili Samba
Background
Kitchili refers to a fruit and it derives its name to the resemblance of this fruit. It has a pale orange thin grain (colour resembling that of a kitchili fruit) with a pleasant aroma. It is also called as “Thoppikaran Vidhai” or “Porukku Vidhai”. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur and Thiruvannamalai districts.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and diseases and is suitable for rainfed cultivation.
Nutritional Properties
The rice is high in iron, magnesium and calcium (30mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice gives a sheen to the body. It is easily digestible and helps to increase body weight.
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal and used for making a special dish called “Biriyani”. It is used for making Kolukattai and keerai baath.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour which is of fine quality.
Crop duration
120 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
Kitchili refers to a fruit and it derives its name to the resemblance of this fruit. It has a pale orange thin grain (colour resembling that of a kitchili fruit) with a pleasant aroma. It is also called as “Thoppikaran Vidhai” or “Porukku Vidhai”. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur and Thiruvannamalai districts.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and diseases and is suitable for rainfed cultivation.
Nutritional Properties
The rice is high in iron, magnesium and calcium (30mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice gives a sheen to the body. It is easily digestible and helps to increase body weight.
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal and used for making a special dish called “Biriyani”. It is used for making Kolukattai and keerai baath.
Background
Kitchili refers to a fruit and it derives its name to the resemblance of this fruit. It has a pale orange thin grain (colour resembling that of a kitchili fruit) with a pleasant aroma. It is also called as “Thoppikaran Vidhai” or “Porukku Vidhai”. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur and Thiruvannamalai districts.
Special Features
It is highly resistant to pests and diseases and is suitable for rainfed cultivation.
Nutritional Properties
The rice is high in iron, magnesium and calcium (30mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice gives a sheen to the body. It is easily digestible and helps to increase body weight.
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal and used for making a special dish called “Biriyani”. It is used for making Kolukattai and keerai baath.
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