Name
It has stripes like what is found on the palm and hence the name "Kaivari Samba" (Kai - palm, Vari - Stripes).
Characteristics of the grain
The colour of the rice is red and it has bold coarse grains.
Cooking / Dishes
This rice is used for making Idly, Dosa, Idiyappam, and flattened rice. The hand-pound flattened rice from this variety is extremely tasty.
