{"product_id":"kichadi-samba-rice-semi-polished-raw-0a8op","title":"Bio Basics Kichadi Samba - Kichili - Semipolished \u0026 Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat replacement for Sona Masuri Rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSourced from PGS-certified farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-free; Pesticides-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKichadi Samba or Kichili Samba is an indigenous white rice variety from Tamil Nadu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also called Attur Kichili Samba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rice is semi-polished with 20-25% bran. It is dull white in colour and turns white when cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis rice was a favourite among the kings of Tamil Nadu because of its unique taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is an excellent cooking rice that can be served as steamed rice and to make a variety of rice dishes such as biriyanis, kanji, and ven pongal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKichadi Samba goes well with all Indian curries. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original Rajamudi Rice was a big favourite with the Wodeyar kings of Mysore and continues to be popular even today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBio Basics Kichadi Samba comes from two farmers - one is a single farmer in Sirkazhi, who has a PGS-certified farm and is also third-party certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second farmer is from Thiruvarur district and is also PGS-certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth farmers save their own seeds and grow them every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is interesting that the rice that comes from both the farms are different in appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne is slightly smaller and more slender and the other is bigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth farmers have taken their seed from the same source but because of the soil and growing conditions, the size of the grains are different.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKichadi Samba is a samba season rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seeds are sown in August-September and harvested in December-January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe paddy is aged for 4-5 months before milling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aging is done to reduce breakage of the grain and to get a better recovery rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with any rice that contains bran, it is advisable not to keep Kichadi Samba Rice for too long unless its plastic packaging has good barrier properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtherwise it can get infested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe farmers mill it after checking requirements and pass it on to us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo the rice that comes is freshly milled every month or once in two months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiabetic-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Glycemic Index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular use strengthens bones and muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"biobasics","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":46747363148005,"sku":"BBKSKSR01","price":43.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/Kichadi_Samba_SP_Raw_Live_697dea3c-4e7c-40fa-a637-3b8a7b912685.png?v=1746801415","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/kichadi-samba-rice-semi-polished-raw-0a8op","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}