Rice Varieties

Koomvazhai

Background

This variety is also called as Koompalai.

Special Features

This variety grows up to the height of 4.5-5 feet. The straw is preferred as a roofing material. This variety is suitable for sandy soil and also areas prone to water logging.  It is also grown in coastal areas.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.1mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

Regular consumption of this rice reduces the labor pain in pregnant women during pregnancy. Regular consumption of this rice milk (obtained by grinding and filtering this variety grain) along with honey helps to reduce general body pain and tiredness.

Suggested Dishes

It is highly suitable for making idly 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 brown in colour, which is of bold quality.

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Crop duration

130 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

This variety is also called as Koompalai.

Special Features

This variety grows up to the height of 4.5-5 feet. The straw is preferred as a roofing material. This variety is suitable for sandy soil and also areas prone to water logging.  It is also grown in coastal areas.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.1mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

Regular consumption of this rice reduces the labor pain in pregnant women during pregnancy. Regular consumption of this rice milk (obtained by grinding and filtering this variety grain) along with honey helps to reduce general body pain and tiredness.

Suggested Dishes

It is highly suitable for making idly and dosa.

Background

This variety is also called as Koompalai.

Special Features

This variety grows up to the height of 4.5-5 feet. The straw is preferred as a roofing material. This variety is suitable for sandy soil and also areas prone to water logging.  It is also grown in coastal areas.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in iron, calcium and zinc (2.1mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

Regular consumption of this rice reduces the labor pain in pregnant women during pregnancy. Regular consumption of this rice milk (obtained by grinding and filtering this variety grain) along with honey helps to reduce general body pain and tiredness.

Suggested Dishes

It is highly suitable for making idly and dosa.

Donor

In case you want to purchase Traditional rices for your own household use you can consider buying from Sempulam who is partnering with us.

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