Annai Food Karuppu Kavuni & Black Rice -500gm

🌾 Health Benefits of Karuppu Kavuni Rice / Black Rice

🫀 Rich in Antioxidants

• Contains anthocyanins (the same antioxidants found in blueberries).

• Helps fight free radicals, slowing aging and reducing cell damage.

❤️ Supports Heart Health

• Helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL).

• Improves blood circulation and reduces risk of heart disease.

🩺 Good for Diabetes (in moderation)

• Has a low glycemic index compared to white rice.

• High fiber helps regulate blood sugar levels.

🌱 Improves Digestion

• Rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

• Supports gut health.

🧠 Boosts Brain Function

• Contains iron, zinc, and antioxidants that support memory and cognitive health.

🦴 Strengthens Bones

• High in magnesium, calcium, and iron, supporting bone density and strength.

🩸 Prevents Anemia

• Naturally high in iron, helpful for improving hemoglobin levels.

🛡️ Enhances Immunity

• Loaded with vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system.

🧘 Helps in Weight Management

• Keeps you full longer, reducing overeating.

• Ideal for healthy weight loss diets.

🍚 Traditional & Cultural Importance

• Once reserved for royalty in ancient Tamil culture.

• Commonly used for pregnant women, growing children, and convalescents

🍽️ Karuppu Kavuni / Black Rice recipes :

🍚 1. Karuppu Kavuni Rice (Plain Cooked)

Best for daily meals

Ingredients

• Karuppu Kavuni rice – 1 cup

• Water – 2½–3 cups

• Salt – optional

Method

1. Wash and soak rice for 8–10 hours.

2. Pressure cook for 5–6 whistles or cook in open pot until soft.

3. Serve with sambar, rasam, or curd.

🥣 2. Karuppu Kavuni Kanji (Porridge)

Excellent for digestion, immunity & recovery

Ingredients

• Cooked black rice – ½ cup

• Water – 2 cups

• Salt or palm jaggery

Method

1. Boil cooked rice with water.

2. Mash slightly.

3. Add salt (savory) or jaggery (sweet).

4. Serve warm.

🍛 3. Karuppu Kavuni Pongal (Sweet or Savory)

Sweet Pongal

Ingredients

• Black rice – 1 cup

• Moong dal – ¼ cup

• Palm jaggery – ¾ cup

• Ghee, cashews, cardamom

Method

1. Soak rice overnight.

2. Cook rice and dal together until soft.

3. Add melted jaggery, cardamom.

4. Finish with ghee-roasted cashews.

Savory Pongal

• Add pepper, cumin, ginger, curry leaves, ghee.

🥞 4. Karuppu Kavuni Idli / Dosa

Healthy breakfast option

Ingredients

• Black rice – 2 cups

• Urad dal – ½ cup

• Fenugreek – 1 tsp

Method

1. Soak rice (10 hrs), dal (4 hrs).

2. Grind to smooth batter.

3. Ferment overnight.

4. Steam for idlis or spread for dosas.

🍨 5. Karuppu Kavuni Payasam (Dessert)

Traditional festive sweet

Ingredients

• Cooked black rice – ½ cup

• Milk or coconut milk – 2 cups

• Palm jaggery – ½ cup

• Cardamom

Method

1. Cook rice until mushy.

2. Add milk and jaggery.

3. Simmer till thick.

4. Flavor with cardamom.

🥗 6. Black Rice Salad (Modern Recipe)

Light & nutritious

Ingredients

• Cooked black rice – 1 cup

• Cucumber, carrot, onion

• Lemon juice, olive oil, salt

Method

1. Mix vegetables with rice.

2. Add lemon juice, oil, salt.

3. Toss well and serve fresh.

🍚 7. Karuppu Kavuni Vegetable Rice

Healthy lunchbox recipe

Ingredients

• Cooked black rice – 2 cups

• Mixed vegetables

• Ginger-garlic paste

• Spices & oil

Method

1. Sauté spices and vegetables.

2. Add rice and salt.

3. Toss well and serve hot.