THANJAVUR PONNI BOILED RICE

🌾 Thanjavur Ponni Boiled Rice (தஞ்சாவூர் பொன்னி கலவை அரிசி) – Benefits & Uses

Thanjavur Ponni Boiled Rice is a popular South Indian rice variety, parboiled to retain nutrients while remaining easy to cook and digest. It is widely consumed in Tamil Nadu and considered a staple for daily meals.

✅ Health & Nutritional Benefits

🌾 1. Easy to Digest

• Light on the stomach

• Suitable for children, elderly, and ill patients

🩸 2. Rich in Essential Nutrients

• Parboiling helps retain iron, calcium, and B-vitamins

• Supports energy, hemoglobin, and overall health

🍬 3. Steady Energy Release

• Good source of carbohydrates

• Provides sustained energy without sudden sugar spikes

❤️ 4. Heart Friendly

• Low in fat

• Can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels

🌿 5. Naturally Hygienic & Safe

• Parboiled process reduces microbial contamination

• Longer shelf life than raw white rice

👩🍼 6. Supports Family Nutrition

• Suitable for daily consumption

• Ideal for weaning food, baby meals, and healthy diets

🍽️ Common Uses

• Plain steamed rice for meals

• Pongal, khichdi, or upma

• Rice porridge (kanji)

• Idli or dosa batter (mixed with other rice varieties)

⚠️ Cooking Tips

• Rinse lightly before cooking

• Use 1:2.5 rice-to-water ratio for fluffy rice

• Can cook in pressure cooker or open pot