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ABOUT - "BLACK RICE"

Black Rice, also known as purple rice, forbidden rice, or emperor’s rice. It is a rice type belonging to the Oryza sativa L. species.

In Rice (Oryza sativa), most varieties have white grains, but some have brown, red, or black grains. The colour of the grain is determined by the deposition of certain pigments. In black rice, the colour is caused by the deposition of anthocyanin pigment (a powerful antioxidant).

BLACK RICE IN INDIA

In India, we have numerous Black rice growing in different parts of the country. It is most extensively grown in the North-Eastern state of Manipur. Manipur is particularly famous for CHAK-HAO AMUBI (BLACK RICE) and has recently been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag under the agricultural products of the geographical indications of goods (Registration and Protection) act of 1999.

Apart from Manipur, the few other North Indian states including Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Odia and the South Indian states including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamilnadu are also growing Black rice.

In this article, I’ve shared about one of the popular Black rice varieties from Tamilnadu called “KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI” including its flavour, culinary uses, and purchase and storage ideas.

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WHAT IS KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI/BLACK RICE?

Karuppu Kavuni Arisi/Kavuni Arisi is a type of Black rice grown extensively in Tamilnadu. This particular black rice is brought back from Burma a long time ago by Tamil Nadu’s trading community "THE NATTUKOTTAI CHETTIAR". From that time onwards karuppu kavuni arisi (Black rice) is being cultivated in and around the KARAIKUDI (CHETTINAD) region. Karuppu kavuni arisi is now widely being cultivated throughout Tamilnadu and available by the name “NATTU KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI”.

APPEARANCE OF KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI/BLACK RICE

Karuppu kavuni arisi is black variety rice and medium-size grain type. It is a thicker grain with ridges and deep black-reddish-brown coloured outer layer and white coloured inner layer rice grains.

FEW INDIAN REGIONAL OR VERNACULAR NAMES FOR BLACK RICE

Tamil name – Karuppu Kavuni Arisi/Kavuni Arisi.

Marathi name – Kala Bhat.

Malayalam name – Karutha Ari.

Odia name – Kalabatti.

Meitei (Meetei) name (Manipur) – Chak-Hao Amubi.

English name – Black Rice/Forbidden Rice/Purple Rice/Emperor’s Rice.

FLAVOUR OF KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI/BLACK RICE

Karuppu kavuni arisi (black rice)/Kavuni arisi has a unique combination of a grainy and floral aroma with a natural sweet taste and a nutty texture.

Black Rice/Karuppu Kavuni Arisi/Chettinad Kavuni Arisi/Kavuni Rice

INDIAN CULINARY USES OF KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI/BLACK RICE

As I mentioned earlier in this article, Karuppu kavuni arisi (Black rice) was brought back from Burma by Tamil Nadu's trading community “The Nattukottai Chettiar”. Karuppu kavuni arisi, as an ingredient has become a part of CHETTINAD CUISINE. No wedding or festival is celebrated without the use of Karuppu kavuni arisi in the CHETTIAR COMMUNITY. It is a special ingredient in Chettinad cuisine.

It is a staple ingredient in Chettiar households. It is also a popularly used ingredient throughout Tamilnadu because of its various health benefits and unique taste.

Karuppu kavuni arisi is a versatile ingredient. It can be used to make both sweet and savoury dishes. However, in Chettinad cuisine karuppu kavuni arisi, is preferably used to make various sweet dishes.

FOR EXAMPLE

Kavuni arisi payasam recipe, kavuni arisi kolukattai recipe, Chettinad kavuni arisi sweet recipe

Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe/Black Rice Pudding recipe

In the picture - Kavuni Arisi Recipe/Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe/Black Rice Pudding recipe

For the detailed Kavuni Arisi/Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe/Black Rice Pudding recipe. Kindly, click the below link to check out -

🔗Kavuni Arisi Recipe/Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe/Black Rice Pudding recipe

Karuppu kavuni arisi can be used as it is or finely ground into powder and used as flour.

FOR EXAMPLE

KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI MAAVU PUTTU, IDIYAPPAM, ROTI, MURUKKU and many more.

Nowadays, karuppu kavuni arisi is used to bake CAKE, COOKIES and many more.

KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI (BLACK RICE) is one of the healthiest ingredients which was brought back from Burma to India by India’s first trading community “THE NATTUKOTTAI CHETTIAR”. I thank them for bringing this beautiful and healthiest ingredient to India.

HUMBLE REQUEST TO MY BLOG READERS

A Food made from Karuppu kavuni arisi is one of the healthiest and most delicious food. I recommend you try this beautiful ingredient at least once.

The above is some of the recipe ideas using karuppu kavuni arisi. You could innovatively use karuppu kavuni arisi in your cooking.

TIPS TO BUY AND STORE KARUPPU KAVUNI ARISI/BLACK RICE

Karuppu kavuni arisi is easily available within Tamilnadu grocery stores, Indian organic stores and also in the online market. It is sold by the names -

  • Karuppu kavuni arisi
  • Karuppu arisi
  • Karuppu puttarisi
  • Kavuni arisi
  • Chettinad kavuni arisi
  • Nattu karuppu kavuni arisi

When buying Karuppu kavuni arisi, look for freshness and buy moisture-free products.

HOW TO STORE BLACK RICE/KAVUNI ARISI?

You can store karuppu kavuni arisi in an air-tight container in a cool and dry place.

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Do try the recipe with "Black Rice/Karuppu Kavuni Arisi"

🔗Kavuni Arisi/Chettinad Kavuni Arisi Sweet Recipe/Black Rice Pudding Recipe

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