Rice Varieties
Navara
Background
A paddy variety named after the season of its planting. (Navara- one of the rice growing seasons- December to March). It is widely cultivated in Coimbatore district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon. It is a traditional rice variety of Kerala.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein, potassium, iron (8.6mg/100g) calcium and zinc
Therapeutic Properties
It is a variety used extensively by Ayurvedic Doctors for various treatment purposes. This rice is suitable for preparation of weaning food for infants. Consumption of this rice porridge during winter season provides immunity against cold, cough, fever and improves immunity power of our body.
Suggested Dishes
It is a very good table rice. The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing Kerala Nei payasam and tasty porridge. It is an ideal weaning food for children.
Seasons
It is cultivated during Navarai. (December 15 to March 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour with medium rice quality.
Crop duration
90 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
A paddy variety named after the season of its planting. (Navara- one of the rice growing seasons- December to March). It is widely cultivated in Coimbatore district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon. It is a traditional rice variety of Kerala.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein, potassium, iron (8.6mg/100g) calcium and zinc
Therapeutic Properties
It is a variety used extensively by Ayurvedic Doctors for various treatment purposes. This rice is suitable for preparation of weaning food for infants. Consumption of this rice porridge during winter season provides immunity against cold, cough, fever and improves immunity power of our body.
Suggested Dishes
It is a very good table rice. The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing Kerala Nei payasam and tasty porridge. It is an ideal weaning food for children.
Background
A paddy variety named after the season of its planting. (Navara- one of the rice growing seasons- December to March). It is widely cultivated in Coimbatore district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon. It is a traditional rice variety of Kerala.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein, potassium, iron (8.6mg/100g) calcium and zinc
Therapeutic Properties
It is a variety used extensively by Ayurvedic Doctors for various treatment purposes. This rice is suitable for preparation of weaning food for infants. Consumption of this rice porridge during winter season provides immunity against cold, cough, fever and improves immunity power of our body.
Suggested Dishes
It is a very good table rice. The rice of this variety is suitable for preparing Kerala Nei payasam and tasty porridge. It is an ideal weaning food for children.
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