Rice

Kattuyanam rice is a traditional, red-kernel heritage rice variety from Tamil Nadu, India, named for its towering height—the plant grows so tall it can supposedly hide an elephant (Kattu means wild/forest and Yanam means elephant)

Milagu Samba rice is a traditional red heritage rice variety from Tamil Nadu, India, named for its small, round grains that look like black peppercorns (milagu).

Thanga Samba is a traditional heritage rice variety from Tamil Nadu with a golden-hued appearance and slender grains

Sivan Samba rice is a traditional heirloom red rice variety from Tamil Nadu known for its nutty flavor, rich nutrient profile, and slow-releasing energy

Poongar rice is a traditional South Indian red rice variety—famously known as "women's rice" (Poongar Arisi)—packed with essential nutrients that support hormonal balance, strength, and overall wellness

Karunguruvai (also spelled Karunkuruvai) is a traditional, unpolished black-hued red rice variety from Tamil Nadu widely valued in Siddha and traditional medicine

Kothamalli Rice (commonly known as Coriander Rice or Cilantro Rice) is a highly nutritious, aromatic South Indian dish. Combining the medicinal properties of fresh coriander leaves (kothamalli) with rice, this meal offers several excellent health benefits:

Hand-pounded Rajamudi rice is a highly nutritious, unpolished traditional red rice variety from Karnataka, India. Because it is minimally processed using traditional hand-pounding methods rather than machine milling, it retains its nutrient-dense outer bran and germ layers.