Mappillai Samba Rice | Bridegroom’s Rice | Helps Male fertility

Last Updated on February 3, 2024 by Dharani

What is Mappillai Samba Rice?

Rice has a vast history in ancient food history and it is still dominating the Indian cuisine by its plenty of uses and benefits. It has  a widespread variety of over 40,000 types varying from the regular ones that we indian use in our kitchen on a daily basis, to the rare and almost forgotten ones like black rice, red rice, Mappillai Samba Rice and many more.

Some of you are hearing these names for the first time right! So, with this we can say that we are very much ignorant about such an important part of our indian diet that is Rice.

Although there are several important types of rice which are still available in the market and can do wonders to our body, the one that we are going to know about today is Mappillai Samba Rice, popularly known as Bridegroom’s Rice. And this has its own story. So, as mentioned in the Tamil folklore, on the auspicious day of marriage the groom in order to prove his physical strength had to lift a huge rock which obviously required a lot of energy and that’s when the groom is made to eat the Mappillai Samba Rice aka The Bridegroom’s Rice.

Mappillai Samba Rice is a native variety of rice which is red in colour but sometimes it is also found grey in colour. It is predominantly grown and used in TamilNadu. But it initially originated in Thiruvannamalai, TamilNadu.

Cultivation process of Mappillai Samba Rice

This rice is best cultivated during the season of Samba which is between July to January and September to February. It can tolerate heavy flooding as well. Mappillai Rice turns out great if grown on clayey and sandy type of clay soil. Crop duration is mostly 160 days which is a moderate time period. It’s plant has a height of about 120cm.

One more good thing about this rice is that it requires the least amount of effort when it comes to its maintenance, as it requires no fertilizers or pesticides. Hence, it comes out best with organic farming as well.

Nutritional values (per 100 gms)

• Carbohydrate – 89 g
• Protein – 7 g
• Energy – 359 kcal
• Total Fiber – 1 g

Health Benefits of Mappillai Samba Rice

Talking about the benefits of Mappillai Samba Rice then they are limitless:-

• Mappillai Rice has the lowest Glycemic Index which is 83 and once it gets boiled the GI comes down to 52.
• It also reduces overeating.
• Good source of iron and zinc.
• Maintains energy levels
• It is rich in fiber
• Contains Pro-anthocyanins, thus helping reduce cholesterol.
• Prevents severe heart problems
• Increases hemoglobin and myoglobin.
• And lastly,it is one of the best rice varieties for diabetic people.
• Enhances stamina.

So, with all the benefits mentioned we can say that this is a gem of all rice varieties out there. And one can enjoy perks of great health provided that it should be consumed daily.

Mappillai Samba Rice Recipes

Now the question is how to consume it? And the answer to this question is simple, Mappillai Samba Rice can be consumed like the regular rice by making several dishes like:-

• Pulao
• Biryani
• Porridge
• Khichdi
• Idli
• Dosa etc.

It can also be used as a treatment for mouth ulcers by drinking the water, after washing Mappillai rice in it. Even if consumed by simply boiling this rice in water can turn out to be a perfect tasty, filling and wholesome meal.

The next question can be, how to buy Mappillai Samba Rice, and yes this can be a problem in some northern regions of India but with the availability of  internet anyone can buy it on several different websites which provide good quality Mappillai Samba Rice at your doorstep.