Seeraga Samba

B&B Organics Seeraga Samba

B&B Organics Seeraga samba is organically grown aromatic rice. It is long duration rice traditionally grown in South India by our farmers. The rice is known for its rich aroma and flickering taste which is also the unbeaten choice for biryani. B&B organics seeraga samba rice is uncompromised for its quality and is lab tested for purity.

Cultivation:

The rice derives its name because of its small white ovular fine grains which resemble seeds of Seeragam/Jeera/Cumin and our farmers cultivate the rice in Samba season (August to January). It takes a long time to grow compared to other rice which also becomes a reason for the rice being costly. By buying B&B seeraga samba rice you help our famers, since part of your money goes for promoting farming and to our activities like, planting of native trees and building nests for sparrow to protect them.

Health Benefits:

The rice contains selenium, which helps to prevent formation of cancerous cells causing colon and intestine cancer. It has got more fiber and anti-oxidant which helps to remove free radicals from the colon and intestine. Also rich in phytonutrients it reduces the chances of breast cancer and strengthens the heart.

Recipe: SEERAGA SAMBA BIRYANI
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 person
Recipe Category: Lunch
Recipe cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

1. Seeraga samba rice: ½ kg
2. Onion: 3 nos.
3. Tomato: 2 nos.
4. Potato: 1 nos.
5. Carrot: 2 nos.
6. Beans: 10 nos.
7. Green chilli: 4 nos.
8. Ginger garlic paste: 2 tsp
9. Lemon: 1
10. Chilli powder: 1tsp
11. Salt: as per taste
12. Cooking oil: 5to 6 tsp
13. Ghee: 1tsp
14. Mint and coriander leaves

Preparation:

1. Soak the rice in water for half an hour.
2. Heat a pan and add 5-6 tsp of oil.
3. To the heated oil, add chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, and ginger paste and chilli powder.
4. Mix it well and add water.
5. Add chopped carrot, beans and potato and soaked seeraga samba rice.
6. After 5 minutes add lemon juice, mint and coriander leaves and ghee.
7. Your tasty biryani is ready.

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