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ABOUT - "RICE GRAINS"
Rice is one of the oldest grains known to mankind. In India, it has been cultivated for some six thousand years. Throughout Asia, a meal is considered incomplete without rice. It is a staple food for over half the world’s population and almost every culture has its own repertoire of rice dishes.
India is the world’s second-largest producer of rice after China. The white rice variety is majorly produced and widely used by most people. There are some special varieties of rice also produced and consumed since earlier times. One such special variety of red rice is MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI/MAPPILLAI SAMBA RICE. It is a thick variety of red rice native to Tamilnadu, India. It is known for providing instant energy, and physical and mental strength.
WHAT IS MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI/MAPPILLAI SAMBA RICE?
Mappillai samba arisi is known as bridegroom samba rice in English and Dulhan samba chawal in Hindi. It is an indigenous/heirloom variety of red rice grown extensively in Tamilnadu. Mappillai samba rice is popularly known for its strength and energy-giving health benefits. Ayurvedic physicians in ancient times used these red varieties of rice as medicine.
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APPEARANCE OF MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI (RICE)
Mappillai samba arisi is red variety rice and medium-size grain type. It is a cylindrical medium-size thicker grain with ridges and reddish to black in colour.
FLAVOUR OF MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI (RICE)
Generally, red variety rice has a unique taste and aroma. Mappillai samba arisi (rice) has a natural starchy taste, nutty texture, and grainy/husky aroma.
FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES OF MAPPILLAI SAMBA RICE
Tamil name – Mappillai samba arisi.
Hindi name – Dulhan samba chawal.
Bengali name – Ghobindo bhog.
Malayalam name – Varan samba ari.
English name – Bridegroom rice.
INDIAN CULINARY USES OF MAPPILLAI SAMBA RICE/BRIDEGROOM RICE
Mappillai samba arisi is traditional rice native to Tamilnadu. It is used just like normal white rice. However, it is a thicker grain and takes a longer time to cook and so it needs to be soaked for 2-3 hours before cooking.
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It can be used to make various sweet and savoury dishes.
Warm mappillai samba rice goes very well with any Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian curries.
It can be made into flour or batter and used to make various Indian dishes like IDLY, DOSAI, PANIYARAM, PUTTU, ADAI even snack recipes like murukku, kolukattai, etc.
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Mappillai samba rice can be used to make sweet dishes like PAYASAM, KHEER, SWEET KANJI, ETC.
Mappillai samba arisi (rice) is definitely a healthier choice of rice.
TIPS TO BUY AND STORE MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI (RICE)
Along with other native varieties of rice, mappillai samba arisi (rice) has disappeared and been forgotten. In recent times it slowly started to appear and made available to promote healthy eating habits.
Nowadays, it is easily available in any Indian grocery store or organic store and also in the online market.
Due to very few farmers only cultivating mappillai samba arisi (rice), it is quite expensive. When buying, always buy unpolished red rice for complete health benefits.
HOW TO STORE MAPPILLAI SAMBA ARISI/MAPPILLAI SAMBA RICE?
Always store mappillai samba rice in an air-tight container in a cool and dry place. You can easily store them for 12 months.
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