Seeraga Samba Rice

Description

This is a traditional rice variety native to Tamil Nadu. It got its name due to its size similar to seeragam (cumin seeds). It takes 125 – 130 days to cultivate this grain which is suitable for the transplanting method. The seed has to be in the nursery period for 30 – 35 days where it grows to a height of 80 cm before being transplanted to the main paddy fields.

Benefits

• Easily digestible and puts an end to constipation. Controls the calories in food and stops more intake of food.
• Cures Rheumatic diseases. Keeps you safe from ulcers and purifies the blood. Gives refreshment to eye
  nerves. prevents colon and intestinal cancer. Reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.

Nutritional Content

• Energy (Kcal) 361
• Protein (g) 7
• Fat (g) 2
• Dietary Fibre (g) 3.5
• Carbohydrate (g) 78

Suitable Dishes:

Suitable for making Delicious Biriyani, Ghee Rice, Pulao