Sivappu Kavuni Arisi, also known as Red Cargo Rice is traditional South Indian non glutinous?long grain rice with red bran that retains all the nutrients,?vitamins, and minerals intact. The presence of anthocyanin gives a vibrant red color to the rice and it also enhances its antioxidant content. It is generally a sweet flavored rice with nutty taste and its texture is chewier than the common white polished rice. It is a sheer boon for patients with diabetic and blood pressure as it contains high zinc level which apparently reduces systolic blood pressure and improves glycemic control and antioxidant status of a diabetic patient.
Sivappu Kavuni rice, also known as red Kavuni rice, is an unpolished rice that is rich in fiber, vitamins B1 and B2, iron, and calcium. It has a sweet flavor with nutty notes and a chewier texture than white rice. It also contains anthocyanin, which gives the rice its vibrant red color and enhances its antioxidant content.
This rice comparatively consumes a longer time to cook than white rice, so it’s advisable to soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to acquire a softer texture. It is widely used in the preparation of sweet Pongal, Khichdi and also added to Risottos to give an enhancing flavor and texture.