Kaatu Yaanam Rice / காட்டுயானம் அரிசி

Kaatu yaanam is a traditional paddy variety that has long been used and has more medicinal properties than other traditional rice varieties. This variety of rice can be cultivated in any climate as it can survive driest conditions. 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 “Kaatu yaanam”

Health benefit :

1)Fight against may disease–  Kaatu Yaanam rice helps to control diabetes. It has a very low glycemic index, when compared to other traditional rice. This rice is also helpful in arthritis. It is  also very good for heart health. This rice also protect vital body organs.

2)It is rich in minerals-This rice is very high in folic acid which helps to improve pelvic bone hence highly recommended for pregnant ladies. Pregnant ladies can also consume this rice to induce normal delivery.

3) Good fibers-The fiber in brown rice means that the digestion time of this carbohydrate is slower than processed grains, including white rice. This means that there is a more controlled slower release of sugar into the bloodstream.

How to include this rice in your diet:

Soak this rice for at least 12 hours before cooking. If it is cooked in a pressure cooker, then leave for 6 to 8 whistles. Please make sure that the cooker has enough water. Soaking water should be pure, not salty. Usually, people used to consume Kaatu yaanam made out of rice bran. This is an incredible grain to make Idly and Dosa, which best matches with our Agri Angadi's Idly Podi / இட்லி பொடி (agriangadi.com)