Jeera Samba Rice

Seeraga Samba Rice is not only known for its delicious taste & mouthwatering flavor but also for having numerous health benefits. It is cholesterol-free in nature and has good amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium & potassium. This rice can be cooked in different recipes including both vegetarian & non-vegetarian. It requires less cooking time and has an appealing texture. Samba rice is generally grown in Tamil Nadu and has short & uniform grain size.  Jeera Samba Rice is also known to have the ability to reduce LDL cholesterol in the body and increase HDL content.

• It derives its name because the small white ovular fine grains resemble seeds of Seeragam/Jeera/Cumin and it is mostly cultivated in the Samba season (August to January).
• Recipes – You can make Pulav, Biryani, Ven Pongal etc