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Name

It is an extremely tall variety. The height of this variety can even hide wild elephants when they enter the farm and for this reason it is called as “Kattuyanam” (meaning wild elephant in Tamil).

 

Characteristics of the grain

The rice of this variety is light red in colour and bold in nature.

 

Therapeutic Properties

It is used in the control of diabetes. It’s antioxidant properties have cure for many heart-related diseases.

 

Cooking / Dishes

Flattened rice made from this rice variety is suitable for making rice payasam (a South Indian sweet dish). It is also suitable for the preparation of idly, dosa, idiyappam, flattened rice and porridge.

Kattuyanam (Raw Rice) / காட்டுயானம் (பச்சரிசி) - 500g

₹80.00 Regular Price
₹64.00Sale Price

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  • It is high in calcium, magnesium, and potassium.

    Nutritional

    Content

    Raw

    Kaatuyanam

    (per 100 g)*

    Modern

    Varieties

    (per 100 g)**

    Calcium (mg)

    58

    7.49

    Iron (mg)

    1.9

    0.65

    Potassium (mg)

    128.8

    108

    Magnesium (mg)

    84.8

    19.30

    Zinc (mg)

    1.6

    1.21

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