As the name indicates in Tamil, Thuyamalli is Thuya (Pure) + Malli (Jasmine), 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. Further this rice type doesn’t require much pesticide. It is one of the indigenous rice variety of TamilNadu.It is a pear colored and it is milled rice. Now is the trend is eating polished rice like Ponni. Having said that, there are people, who are still following our ancestor’s footsteps and consuming our traditional rice varieties. But, only certain types of food create the fondness, when tasted it once. Thuyamalli rice is one among them. It is seen to be grown in Kalapaganur village of Salem district. There’s a quote in Tamil “Unave Marunthu” which means “Food is Medicine” – Tamil ancestors were living a healthy life by in taking nutritious foods. Now is the golden time for us to return back to our healthy eating life style.
Alternative Names: Thooyamalli rice| Rice
The duration required to yield:130-140 days
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