Why is it named kattu yanam? The trees are tall enough to hide an elephant beside them. This rice variety is also widely cultivated in South India, particularly Tamil Nadu.

The required yield time is 125-130 days. It is also referred to as parboiled rice. The existence of anthocyanins like apigenin, myricetin, and quercetin, as well as hulls, makes up for the red colour of the kernel.

Kaatuyanam rice is generally unhulled or partly ground, with a red husk. Once ingested, it also has a nutty taste.

They are highly pigmented and rich in nutrients and plant sources. This red rice is also significantly greater in protein and fibre content and is an effective antioxidant.

Health Benefits of Kattuyanam rice:

Fibre Abundance:

It has been shown to avoid or alleviate constipation. It also has both soluble and insoluble fibre. It absorbs water, establishing a gel-like material. It helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It encourages the movement of materials through the digestive tract. It tends to increase fibre intake in order to ease constipation in people who have trouble crossing bowels. It regulates bowel movements and keeps them nutritious.

Source of Vitamin: 

Kaatuyanam rice serves to maintain cells and the nervous system fit and active. It generates deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic sequence of molecules, and helps protect against folic and b Vitamins anaemia.

For Diabetes: 

Kaatuyanam is good for diabetes if consumed in moderation. It has a low gi. The glycemic index measures how much a carbohydrate-rich meal elevates blood glucose levels in our bodies. The kattu yanam lessens the conversion of glycogen in our bodies, thereby lowering or avoiding diabetes.

Kaatuyanam is an excellent source of manganese, zinc, and iron. It also helps in the amino digestive process and utilisation. It tends to help with many body processes like glycogen, cholesterol, and carbs. It is vital for bone formation and skeletal clotting. Iron is an element of haemoglobin, which aids in the formation of RBC, which transmits oxygen from the lungs to other areas of the body. It reduces the risk of anaemia. Zinc hinders infiltrating pathogens and reinforces our immune response.

Delays Skin Ageing: 

The anthocyanins in kattu yanam induce slowdowns in ageing skin and fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and so on.

Recipe using Kattu Yanam Rice:

Recipe: Kattu Yanam Dosa

Ingredients:

1 cup Kaatuyanam rice

1/3 cup Urad dal

10 g fenugreek

Method:

• To begin, separately soak and drench the rice, katyaanum, and urad dal for 4 hours.
• Second, soak the fenugreek seeds and urad dal together.
• Slog them to make the batter and set them aside for 5-6 hours to brew.
• The batter is now finished.
• Warm the pan and coat it with oil.
• Only after the pan has warmed, lower the heat and start expanding the batter finely in a circular pattern.
• Using a lid, cover the pan.
• While the outer crust is brown, open them.
• Our simplest healthy dosas are ready! Serve with your preferred chutney.