Description
Seeraga samba (Biriyani/Jeera Rice)
B&B Organics Seeraga samba is organically grown aromatic rice. It is long duration rice traditionally grown in South India by our farmers. The rice is known for its rich aroma and flickering taste which is also the unbeaten choice for biryani. B&B organics seeraga samba rice is uncompromised for its quality and is lab tested for purity.
Cultivation
The rice derives its name because of its small white ovular fine grains which resemble seeds of Seeragam/Jeera/Cumin and our farmers cultivate the rice in Samba season (August to January). It takes a long time to grow compared to other rice which also becomes a reason for the rice being costly.
Health Benefits
It is Raw Rice. It is also called as “aroma rice”
It is rich in fiber and anti-oxidant.
It also eases digestion.
Helps to relieve constipation
It is widely grown in India and Sri Lanka. It is also famous in West Bengal and Tamilnadu.
Seeraga Samba Biriyani Rice
Seeraga Samba Biriyani
PREPARATION METHOD
Soak the rice in water for half an hour.
To the heated oil, add chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, and ginger paste and chilli powder.
Mix it well and add water.
Add chopped carrot, beans and potato and soaked seeraga samba rice.
After 5 minutes add lemon juice, mint and coriander leaves and ghee.
Your tasty biryani is ready.
SEERAGA SAMBA BIRYANI
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 person
Recipe cuisine: Indian
INGREDIENTS
Seeraga samba rice: ½ kg.
Onion: 3 nos. Tomato: 2 nos.
Carrot: 2, Potato: 2, Beans: 10 nos
Ginger garlic paste: 2 tsp
Green chilli: 4 nos. Chilli powder: 1tsp
Lemon: 1. Salt: as per taste
Cooking oil: 5to 6 tsp
Ghee: 1tsp. Mint and coriander leaves
FAQ
Seeraga Samba Receipe
Good for health
What recipes can I cook with seeraga samba rice?
Seeraga samba rice is known for its aroma and taste which makes it perfect for cooking various dishes. Biryani is the most famous dish prepared using this rice. The rice is also used for various dishes like veg pulav, ghee rice, puttu and for desserts like kheer.
How this rice benefits our health?
It is rich in fiber and anti-oxidant. It also eases digestion and helps to relieve constipation. And due to its low cholesterol it is healthier choice than basmati rice for biryani.
How it reduces cholesterol?
It can be helpful in lowering LDL cholesterol and increases the HDL cholesterol levels in the body. For this reason, substituting white rice with jeeraga samba can help in weight loss and overall health.
