Description

PONNI RAW RICE

Ponni raw rice is  uncooked or unprocessed ponni rice grain. Raw ponni rice is a popular variety of rice that is known for its long, slender grains and its ability  to cook quickly.  It is a medium-grain rice that is known for its unique aroma, soft texture and delicious  taste.  Boiled broken rice is a dish created from rice grains that have broken during the milling process.

How is Ponni raw rice cultivated?

Ponni rice is a variety of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu  Agricultural University in 1986.It is a hybrid variety of myang 6080/2 and Taichung 65.

It has a unique aroma and essence because  of the presence of 2-acetyl-1 pyrroline chemical. This rice gets its name from river kaveri which was once known as ponni in old tamil literature. It is cultivated along the banks of the kaveri in the cities of Ariyalur, Trichy, Madurai in Tamil Nadu. Ponni rice is easily available online right here.

Benefits of Ponni raw rice

*Ponni rice has a lot of health benefits for diabetics and high blood sugar.

*Since this rice is rich in plant compounds which help lower cholesterol it is also good to maintain a healthy heart function.

*It has a low glycemic index.

*Ponni raw rice contains essential vitamins and minerals that help  boost immunity and keep infections at bay.

Nutrition value of ponni raw rice

Energy-350.90kcal

Protein-8.1g

Dietary fiber-0.38g

Carbohydrate-77.8g

Fat-0.9g

Sodium-11mg

How to check the  quality

*Ponni raw rice is different from other types of rice due to its unique texture and taste.

*It has a soft, fluffy texture when cooked, and it is known for its distinct aroma.

Where we store the rice

*Remove rice from plastic packaging  and store in an airtight container.

*Ensure the rice is kept away from moisture in a cool or dry place.

How to cook rice?

*Bring1 ¾ cups of water to a boil in a saucepan with a fitting lid.

*Once the water is boiling, and 1 cup of rice ponni rice, cover and reduce heat to simmer.  

*Cook without peaking or stirring.

*Let the rice rest.

*Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve while still hot.

Recipes of Ponni Raw rice

Pongal

Idli

Dosa

Biryani

Regional Names

English-Ponni raw rice

Tamil-பொன்னி பச்சை அரிசி

Malayalam-Ponni asamskritha ari

Telugu-Ponni mudi biyyam

Kannada- Ponni hasi akki

Hindi-ponee kaccha chawal