Kattuyanam Rice Boiled

• Kattuyanam was called as KattudaiOnan and became obsolete

with time and is now called Kattuyanam. This variety grows

so large (seven feet height) that it can overshadow an elephant.

(Hence the name “kattuyanam” for this rice crop).

• It is a traditional rice variety that has been in use for a long

time and has more medicinal properties than other traditional

rice varieties.

• Able to grow in any climate, this variety gives good yield

drought and flood.

• Among other traditional rice varieties, kattuyanam rice has

additional medicinal properties. If the rice is cooked in an

earthen pot, left overnight with the required amount of water

and the rice and water are consumed the next morning for a

period (48 days), it gives good results for any kind of disease

and diabetes.

• The cooked kattuyanam rice porridge with curry leaves which

is left overnight, if consumed regularly before breakfast is said

to cure cancerous sores. Also, research is being done on the

cancer-curing properties of the herb

NUTRIENTS OF  Kattuyanam

 189 Calories

 42.55g carbohydrates

 0.32g of fat

 3.81gm of protein

 0.7mg fiber

 273mf sodium

 102mg of potassium

 Vitamin B1

 Vitamin B2

 Vitamin B6

Benefits : 

• Digestive health: Promotes digestive health and normalizes bowel movements.
   
• Heart health: May help with heart-related diseases and improve heart health
   
• Bone density: May improve bone density
   
• Diabetes: May help people with diabetes and other ailments
   
• Vision: Contains anthocyanin, which may help prevent vision disorders and liver dysfunction
   
• Immune system: Strengthens the immune system
   
• Lowers blood sugar

Kattuyanam rice's low GI means it releases glucose into the bloodstream slowly, which can help prevent blood sugar spikes.

• High in fiber

The fiber in kattuyanam rice slows down the release of glucose into the bloodstream. Fiber can also help with digestion and lower cholesterol.

• Contains antioxidants

Kattuyanam rice contains antioxidants that can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

• Contains magnesium

Kattuyanam rice is a good source of magnesium, which can help regulate blood pressure and heart rhythm.

Uses :

• Can be used to make rice payasam, idly, dosa, idiyappam,
  flattened rice, an porridge 
   
• Can be used as a staple in many diets because it can 
  withstand dry conditions 

How to cook: 

• Soak the grains for 6to 8 hours before cooking
   
• Use a 1:3 ratio of rice to water
   
• Pressure cook for  3 whistles on high & 7-10 minutes on low fire Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the cooker