Rice Varieties

Kudaivazhai

Background

This paddy variety is named after a plaintain tree and the earheads appear like open umbrellas and hence the name “Kudaivazhai” (Kudai – Umbrella, Vazhai– Plantain tree). Since it cleans the intestine and keeps us healthy, it is also called as Kudalvazhai (Kudal – intestine in Tamil). This variety was widely cultivated in Thiruvarur district.

Special Features

It is a highly suitable variety for water logging areas. Since it grows upto 5 feet and the stem is 2.5 cm thick the straw is used as a roofing material. Since it is a short duration variety, it can be cultivated thrice a year. This can also be cultivated in saline soil.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in potassium (279 mg/100 gm). It is also very high in iron (7.10mg/100g), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.

Therapeutic Properties

It is used for curing stomach related problems, to improve digestion and for diabetic patients (Glycemic index is 66.34). The rice helps to relieve constipation.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making dishes like idly and dosa. Pazahya satham (a day old leftover fermented rice porridge) with this rice is highly nutritious.

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Seasons

It is normally cultivated during Late samba (September 15th to February 14th). 

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Color and Quality of Rice

The rice is red in colour with bold rice

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Crop duration

130 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

This paddy variety is named after a plaintain tree and the earheads appear like open umbrellas and hence the name “Kudaivazhai” (Kudai – Umbrella, Vazhai– Plantain tree). Since it cleans the intestine and keeps us healthy, it is also called as Kudalvazhai (Kudal – intestine in Tamil). This variety was widely cultivated in Thiruvarur district.

Special Features

It is a highly suitable variety for water logging areas. Since it grows upto 5 feet and the stem is 2.5 cm thick the straw is used as a roofing material. Since it is a short duration variety, it can be cultivated thrice a year. This can also be cultivated in saline soil.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in potassium (279 mg/100 gm). It is also very high in iron (7.10mg/100g), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.

Therapeutic Properties

It is used for curing stomach related problems, to improve digestion and for diabetic patients (Glycemic index is 66.34). The rice helps to relieve constipation.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making dishes like idly and dosa. Pazahya satham (a day old leftover fermented rice porridge) with this rice is highly nutritious.

Background

This paddy variety is named after a plaintain tree and the earheads appear like open umbrellas and hence the name “Kudaivazhai” (Kudai – Umbrella, Vazhai– Plantain tree). Since it cleans the intestine and keeps us healthy, it is also called as Kudalvazhai (Kudal – intestine in Tamil). This variety was widely cultivated in Thiruvarur district.

Special Features

It is a highly suitable variety for water logging areas. Since it grows upto 5 feet and the stem is 2.5 cm thick the straw is used as a roofing material. Since it is a short duration variety, it can be cultivated thrice a year. This can also be cultivated in saline soil.

Nutritional Properties

It is rich in potassium (279 mg/100 gm). It is also very high in iron (7.10mg/100g), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.

Therapeutic Properties

It is used for curing stomach related problems, to improve digestion and for diabetic patients (Glycemic index is 66.34). The rice helps to relieve constipation.

Suggested Dishes

It is suitable for making dishes like idly and dosa. Pazahya satham (a day old leftover fermented rice porridge) with this rice is highly nutritious.

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