Black rice (Manipuri-ChakHao, Tamil-Kavuni), also known as the ‘Forbidden Rice’, is a rare variety of rice, which is flavourful with a unique texture. Black rice has a high amount of flavonoids, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. It has a high mineral content of iron and copper.
Traditional, rare and exotic varieties of rice
Rich in dietary fiber and provides higher satiety when compared to white rice
Low Glycemic Index and diabetic friendly
Rich in natural antioxidants and phytonutrients
About
Ingredients/ Composition: Black Rice
Shelf Life: Best before 6 months from the date of manufacture
Directions for using/ Recipe: Put a sufficient amount of water in a pressure cooker. Place a vessel in the cooker. Add 1 part rice to 3 parts water inside the vessel. Pressure cook the rice on a high flame for 1 whistles. Lower the flame and cook the rice for next 3 whistles. You could also use black rice to make curd rice, dosa, idli, appam, idiappam, neer dosa and more.
Nutritional Information
Nutrient
Per 100 g
Energy
367 kcal
Protein
8.24 g
Fat
1.97 g
CHO
78.99 g
Dietary Fibre
10.48 g
Soluble
0.3 g
Insoluble
7.04 g
Tags
Rare and exotic rice, indigenous rice, black rice, heart healthy, low glycemic index, diabetic friendly
