Agasthiar Thooyamalli Rice

Agasthiar Thooyamalli rice is unpolished full bran parboiled white rice which is originate from India. Due to its incomparable flavour and numerous health benefits, this variety of rice is currently acquiring popularity across the globe. This historic rice variety, whose name translates to "delicate aromatic jasmine", is renowned for its incomparable fragrance and velvety mixture.

Description

Traditional rice varieties are very few that still contain their organic qualities. This rice suits for all age groups. As the name indicates in tamil, Thooyamalli is Thooya (pure) & Malli (Jasmine), that is pure jasmine. The reason why pure jasmine was given to this type of rice is just because of its resemblance of the bud of Jasmine flower. Thooyamalli rice is among the lessen known rice varieties that hold extensive health benefits. It was the favourite rice for many kings in ancient times. It relishes in the aroma, given that a high nutrition value to anyone's diet.

Benefits

Healthy Gut

  • This rice is beneficial to those having indigestion problem. This grain is packed with therapeutic value that slows the aging process of vital organs. It helps in bowel movement. 

Diabetes

  • Thooyamalli is highly suitable for diabetes patients since it has relatively low glycemic index value.
  • It helps in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Low glycemic index of rice types, once digested it releases energy slowly, keeping blood sugar levels more stable, which is a crucial part of diabetes management. 

Increase calcium level

  • Thooyamalli rice includes a lot of calcium and protein. Thooyamalli helps in digestion. It is usually prescribed to pregnant ladies, kids and nursing women. Thooyamalli quickly burns the fat due its easy digestion process.
  • The rice is fantastic for preserving bone density and bolstering bones.

Nutritional Benefits

  • Unpolished rice
  • Hand pound rice
  • Organic rice
  • Pesticide free
  • High fiber - Helps in digestive system & Prevents constipation
  • High iron - Helps in forming of red blood cells
  • Calcium- Essential mineral for healthy teeth and bones

How to cook?

  1. Wash the rice.
  2. In the open pot, add four cups of water and heat it.
  3. When the water boils, add the rice.
  4. Cook in low flame for 20 minutes.
  5. Use a holed plate and drain the excess water.
  6. The thooyamalli rice is cooked and ready to eat.