Thooyamalli Parboiled Rice

Cultivation:

Thooyamalli rice is a traditional rice variety of Tamil Nadu wherein the name denotes a newly bloomed jasmine flower. It is pearl-colored rice. It is healthy and tasty. It has a distinctive flavor. The traditional paddy variety, Thooyamalli is resistant to pest and doesn’t need pesticides. 

Health benefits:

1. It helps in strengthening the internal organs and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. 
2. It helps in maintaining a healthy nervous system.
3. It is rich in vitamins hence it is good for skin and body. 

Recipe:  Thooyamalli rice biryani

Ingredients: 

• Thooyamalli Rice 100 gms 
• Mixed Vegetables 1/2 cup (green peas, carrot, beans, potato) 
• Onion 1, small, finely chopped 
• Tomato 1, small, finely chopped 
• Ghee 2 tsp 
• Oil 1/2 tsp
• Salt as per taste  

For Grinding: 

• Garlic 1 clove 
• Green Chilli 1 
• Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp 
• Mint Leaves 2 tblsp 
• Ginger 1/2 inch piece 
• Coriander Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Garam Masala Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Red Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp 

For Tempering:

• Cinnamon a small piece 
• Cardamoms 2 
• Cloves 2 
• Bay Leaf 1 

Procedure: 

1. Wash the rice under running water and then soak it for 3-4 hours. 
2. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee, and oil. Add all the ingredients for tempering and saute for 30 seconds on medium flame. 
3. In a grinder, grind together all the ingredients for grinding to get a smooth paste. Put this in the pressure cooker as well. Cook for a minute while stirring. 
4. Add the onions and tomatoes. Sautee for a minute. Next, add all the vegetables and 1 cup of water. Stir well. Add salt to taste and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. 
5. Add the rice and stir well. Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles. When done, remove the lid and fluff up the rice using a fork. Serve hot. 

Disclaimer: 

All the above-mentioned health benefits are not scientifically tested by B&B organics. The farmers believe that the substance showed these characteristics.