Rice Varieties
Kowni Nel
Background
This rice variety is in use from the period of Chozhas. It is considered as a rice variety apt for royal guests amongst the Chettiyar community of Tamil Nadu. The variety is served to very important guests visiting people of this community. The newlyweds are especially served with this variety. It is widely cultivated in Salem district of Tamil Nadu.
Special Features
This variety is able to withstand several natural calamities. It is able to withstand flood and extreme cold conditions.
Therapeutic Properties
The rice gives strength to the body and is also suitable for pregnant women, and aids in pain free delivery. It is also known to relieve foot pain and can heal Achilles heel. It helps in secretion of insulin in diabetic patients.
Suggested Dishes
The rice has a pleasant fragrance and it is extremely good in taste. It is used for making kesari, flattened rice and athirasam.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is light red in colour, which is of bold rice quality.
Crop duration
160 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This rice variety is in use from the period of Chozhas. It is considered as a rice variety apt for royal guests amongst the Chettiyar community of Tamil Nadu. The variety is served to very important guests visiting people of this community. The newlyweds are especially served with this variety. It is widely cultivated in Salem district of Tamil Nadu.
Special Features
This variety is able to withstand several natural calamities. It is able to withstand flood and extreme cold conditions.
Therapeutic Properties
The rice gives strength to the body and is also suitable for pregnant women, and aids in pain free delivery. It is also known to relieve foot pain and can heal Achilles heel. It helps in secretion of insulin in diabetic patients.
Suggested Dishes
The rice has a pleasant fragrance and it is extremely good in taste. It is used for making kesari, flattened rice and athirasam.
Background
This rice variety is in use from the period of Chozhas. It is considered as a rice variety apt for royal guests amongst the Chettiyar community of Tamil Nadu. The variety is served to very important guests visiting people of this community. The newlyweds are especially served with this variety. It is widely cultivated in Salem district of Tamil Nadu.
Special Features
This variety is able to withstand several natural calamities. It is able to withstand flood and extreme cold conditions.
Therapeutic Properties
The rice gives strength to the body and is also suitable for pregnant women, and aids in pain free delivery. It is also known to relieve foot pain and can heal Achilles heel. It helps in secretion of insulin in diabetic patients.
Suggested Dishes
The rice has a pleasant fragrance and it is extremely good in taste. It is used for making kesari, flattened rice and athirasam.