Mapillai Samba Rice (“Bridegroom’s Rice”) – Traditional Red Rice / തവിടരി / दूल्हा सांबा चावल / மாப்பிள்ளை சம்பா அரிசி

Rice has a vast history in ancient food history and it is still dominating the Indian cuisine by its plenty of uses and benefits. It has a widespread variety of over 40,000 types varying from the regular ones that we indian use in our kitchen on a daily basis, to the rare and almost forgotten ones like black rice, red rice, Mappillai Samba Rice and many more.

Mapillai Samba or “Bride Groom Rice” is a traditional rice variety of Tamilnadu and was on the menu of ancient kings. This is red in colour. It has an interesting history, during ancient days, a bridegroom was required to show his prowess by lifting a heavy rock. His mother-in-law would cook this rice variety for him to help boost strength. Great for diabetics as it helps to manage sugar levels. Ideal to make Rice, Idlis, Dosa or Pongal.

Health Benefits

• The high fibre content present in the rice eases digestion.
• The vitamin B1 present in the rice aids in healing stomach and mouth ulcers.
• Improves immunity and stamina
• Strengthens muscles and nerves
• Makes the blood flow faster so that our body gets instant energy
• Increases hemoglobin content
• Good for diabetics since it is has a low Glycemic Index.
• Little ones will achieve better growth