Rice Varieties
Pisini
Background
Since the earheads are found with awn, it is important to take extra care while removing the grains. If there is excess mist during the milky stage the grains become chaffy. Therefore this variety gets its name due to its sticky nature. In Tamil Pisin means “Pasai” or paste which is used for sticking different materials. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is sown in the high lands and harvested in four months. It is also suitable for drought prone areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is very high in protein and magnesium (41.4mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
It helps to reduce hip pain and usually young girls are fed with this rice variety after attaining puberty. This helps to get rid of hip pain associated with menstruation and also to regulate menstrual cycle. It can also be given for a pain free delivery.
Suggested Dishes
The porridge has very good taste. It is highly suitable for making dosa, adai and flattened rice (aval).
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour which is bold and coarse.
Crop duration
130 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
Since the earheads are found with awn, it is important to take extra care while removing the grains. If there is excess mist during the milky stage the grains become chaffy. Therefore this variety gets its name due to its sticky nature. In Tamil Pisin means “Pasai” or paste which is used for sticking different materials. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is sown in the high lands and harvested in four months. It is also suitable for drought prone areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is very high in protein and magnesium (41.4mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
It helps to reduce hip pain and usually young girls are fed with this rice variety after attaining puberty. This helps to get rid of hip pain associated with menstruation and also to regulate menstrual cycle. It can also be given for a pain free delivery.
Suggested Dishes
The porridge has very good taste. It is highly suitable for making dosa, adai and flattened rice (aval).
Background
Since the earheads are found with awn, it is important to take extra care while removing the grains. If there is excess mist during the milky stage the grains become chaffy. Therefore this variety gets its name due to its sticky nature. In Tamil Pisin means “Pasai” or paste which is used for sticking different materials. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Special Features
This variety is sown in the high lands and harvested in four months. It is also suitable for drought prone areas.
Nutritional Properties
It is very high in protein and magnesium (41.4mg/100g)
Therapeutic Properties
It helps to reduce hip pain and usually young girls are fed with this rice variety after attaining puberty. This helps to get rid of hip pain associated with menstruation and also to regulate menstrual cycle. It can also be given for a pain free delivery.
Suggested Dishes
The porridge has very good taste. It is highly suitable for making dosa, adai and flattened rice (aval).
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