Rice Varieties
Samba Mosanam
Background
The variety is suitable for growing near lakes. Hence, it is also called Eri Nel (Eri means lake). Another name for this variety is Maduvu Muzhungi. Maduvu in Tamil means pond / lake. It is said that people travelled by Boats and harvested “Samba Mosanam” in the lakes. During the summer seasons when the ponds / lakes are dry the seeds are sown. Right after rainfall the seeds sprout and the plants grown. As the water increases in the pond due to increased rainfall, the plant also grows taller and taller above the water level. Since it grows above the water level in the pond it is called “Maduvu Muzhungi” (literally meaning one that swallows the pond). Since this withstands both drought and flooding and gives a reasonable yield it is known as Samba Mosanam (Mosanam means one that does not fail). The details of this variety is mentioned by Tamil Lexicons and in Abithana Chinthamani.
Special Features
It is a flood and drought resistant variety. It is also highly resistant to pest and diseases.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (45.1mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice variety increases the immunity power of the body and body strength.
Suggested Dishes
The variety is ideal for preparing Aval (Flattened rice), porridge, Idly and Dosa. It is especially used for making hand pound aval.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour with coarse rice quality.
Crop duration
180 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
The variety is suitable for growing near lakes. Hence, it is also called Eri Nel (Eri means lake). Another name for this variety is Maduvu Muzhungi. Maduvu in Tamil means pond / lake. It is said that people travelled by Boats and harvested “Samba Mosanam” in the lakes. During the summer seasons when the ponds / lakes are dry the seeds are sown. Right after rainfall the seeds sprout and the plants grown. As the water increases in the pond due to increased rainfall, the plant also grows taller and taller above the water level. Since it grows above the water level in the pond it is called “Maduvu Muzhungi” (literally meaning one that swallows the pond). Since this withstands both drought and flooding and gives a reasonable yield it is known as Samba Mosanam (Mosanam means one that does not fail). The details of this variety is mentioned by Tamil Lexicons and in Abithana Chinthamani.
Special Features
It is a flood and drought resistant variety. It is also highly resistant to pest and diseases.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (45.1mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice variety increases the immunity power of the body and body strength.
Suggested Dishes
The variety is ideal for preparing Aval (Flattened rice), porridge, Idly and Dosa. It is especially used for making hand pound aval.
Background
The variety is suitable for growing near lakes. Hence, it is also called Eri Nel (Eri means lake). Another name for this variety is Maduvu Muzhungi. Maduvu in Tamil means pond / lake. It is said that people travelled by Boats and harvested “Samba Mosanam” in the lakes. During the summer seasons when the ponds / lakes are dry the seeds are sown. Right after rainfall the seeds sprout and the plants grown. As the water increases in the pond due to increased rainfall, the plant also grows taller and taller above the water level. Since it grows above the water level in the pond it is called “Maduvu Muzhungi” (literally meaning one that swallows the pond). Since this withstands both drought and flooding and gives a reasonable yield it is known as Samba Mosanam (Mosanam means one that does not fail). The details of this variety is mentioned by Tamil Lexicons and in Abithana Chinthamani.
Special Features
It is a flood and drought resistant variety. It is also highly resistant to pest and diseases.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (45.1mg/100g) and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
Consumption of this rice variety increases the immunity power of the body and body strength.
Suggested Dishes
The variety is ideal for preparing Aval (Flattened rice), porridge, Idly and Dosa. It is especially used for making hand pound aval.
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