Thooyamalli Rice – Traditional Rice

Learn why Thooyamalli Rice is a better choiceThe name comes from “Thooya” meaning pure and “Malli” meaning jasmine, inspired by its clean look and gentle fragranceA lesser-known traditional rice variety with strong nutritional valueWidely enjoyed in earlier times, including by royal householdsCan be used as a healthier alternative to regular white riceSuitable for many dishes like biriyani, sambar rice, rasam rice, and variety riceCan be dried and ground into flour for dishes like kozhukattai, pongal, idli, and dosaLight on the stomach and fits well into daily mealsHow to cook Thooyamali Rice: Wash 1 cup of Thooyamalli rice 2 to 3 timesSoak the rice for 20 to 30 minutes(For the cooker method, add soaked rice and allow 3 whistles)Boil 4 cups of water in a pot (add salt if needed)Add the soaked rice to boiling waterCook on medium flame until rice becomes softDrain the excess waterLet it rest for 5 minutes before serving