Mapillai Samba Rice

Mappillai samba rice is one of the most popular rice varieties in Tamilnadu. The rice is red in colour which contains rich in iron and zinc and it can helps for the production of haemoglobin and myoglobin.It is also called as bridegroom rice, where a bridegroom (mappillai in tamil) is asked to lift a heavy round rock just to express his physical power .

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 ,nerves and kidneys.
• Makes the blood flow faster so that our body gets instant energy.
• Increases hemoglobin content.
• It improves sexual activities for newly bridegroom. Mappillai samba rice contains high nutritional value

USES

• It can be substituted for normal rice or can be made as kanji
• It can be used to make Idly/Dosa Batter.
• It can be dried and grinded to make Kozhukattai/Puttu,
• It can be used to make Adai.