Rice Varieties​

Valan Nel

Background

A long sized paddy variety. Valan means one who is with a tail. This variety is highly used during Aadiperukku festival and also during Sumangali Pooja. The details of this variety are mentioned in the Pallu Literature and in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

It is a high yielding variety and the rice has a very unique sweet taste. This variety is highly preferred by the consumers.

Nutritional Properties

It is a zinc rich variety (2.14mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

It is rich in medicinal properties. It is given to girls at the age of attaining puberty. It helps to improve digestion.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making all food varieties especially in preparation of puttu.

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Seasons

It is normally cultivated during Samba season (July 15 to January 14).

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Color and Quality of Rice

The rice is white in colour and is bold

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Crop duration

160 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

A long sized paddy variety. Valan means one who is with a tail. This variety is highly used during Aadiperukku festival and also during Sumangali Pooja. The details of this variety are mentioned in the Pallu Literature and in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

It is a high yielding variety and the rice has a very unique sweet taste. This variety is highly preferred by the consumers.

Nutritional Properties

It is a zinc rich variety (2.14mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

It is rich in medicinal properties. It is given to girls at the age of attaining puberty. It helps to improve digestion.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making all food varieties especially in preparation of puttu.

Background

A long sized paddy variety. Valan means one who is with a tail. This variety is highly used during Aadiperukku festival and also during Sumangali Pooja. The details of this variety are mentioned in the Pallu Literature and in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

It is a high yielding variety and the rice has a very unique sweet taste. This variety is highly preferred by the consumers.

Nutritional Properties

It is a zinc rich variety (2.14mg/100g)

Therapeutic Properties

It is rich in medicinal properties. It is given to girls at the age of attaining puberty. It helps to improve digestion.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making all food varieties especially in preparation of puttu.

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