Rice Varieties
Muttakar
Background
This paddy variety is named after its shape. (Muttai means egg – oval shaped grain). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur district of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is highly resistant to pests and diseases. It is able to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in zinc (2.6 mg/100 g).
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing the traditional South Indian delicacies such as idly, dosa and Aapam.
Seasons
It is cultivated during Navarai. (December 15 to March 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour with bold rice quality.
Crop duration
120 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This paddy variety is named after its shape. (Muttai means egg – oval shaped grain). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur district of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is highly resistant to pests and diseases. It is able to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in zinc (2.6 mg/100 g).
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing the traditional South Indian delicacies such as idly, dosa and Aapam.
Background
This paddy variety is named after its shape. (Muttai means egg – oval shaped grain). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvallur district of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is highly resistant to pests and diseases. It is able to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in zinc (2.6 mg/100 g).
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing the traditional South Indian delicacies such as idly, dosa and Aapam.
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