Description

Kavuni Rice is very rich in fiber. 100gms of black rice holds over 4.9 grams of fiber content. This is double the fiber content of brown rice.

Apart from that kavuni rice also has 18 amino acids present in it. The presence of zinc increases immunity, and iron helps carry oxygen in the body.

Kavuni Rice also has good amounts of copper, carotene, and other important vitamins.

Health Benefits of Kavuni Arisi (Black Rice)

Black rice holds various health benefits as well.

• • Kavuni Rice has anti-inflammatory properties and so is a healing food. It helps reduce inflammation caused by various diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and allergies.
  • Kavuni is a naturaldetoxifying agent. It holds phytonutrients that aids in body detoxification.

• The rice is good for live function as it helps remove toxins from the liver and detoxifies it.
• Black rice is a gluten-free grain. For those with gluten allergies and Celiac disease, it is a good alternative.
• It helps fight diabetes as the rice bran contains rich fiber that helps in glucose absorption in the body. It lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.
• Black rice helps prevent cancer, and heart diseases. It promotes a healthy heart by reducing LDL, triacylglycerol, and total cholesterol. It is good for body organs such as kidney, stomach, and liver.
• Because of its rich fiber content, black Kavuni rice satiates the appetite and makes you feel fuller for a longer time. When considered with other rice varieties, consuming just one-third of kavuni rice gets you the necessary nutrients and fills the hunger cravings. Thus, it aids weight-loss as well.

How to make Kavuni Arisi Dessert

Kavuni Arisi – 1 cup

Jaggery – 3 tbsp

Coconut (shredded) – 1 cup

Directions:

1. Clean the Kavuni Arisi well and add two cups of water to it.
2. Use a pressure cooker and let it cook for two-three whistles. Make sure to cook the rice well.
3. Now drain the excess water and keep it aside in a bowl.
4. Now add jaggery and shredded coconut to it for added flavor. You can also replace jaggery with sugar if preferred.
5. Now, the Kavuni Arisi Dessert is ready to serve.

Black Kavuni Rice Recipes

Black Kavuni Rice (Traditional Black Rice) is rich in antioxidants and has a naturally nutty flavor. It can be used in sweet and savory recipes.

1. Traditional Kavuni Arisi Sweet

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – 1 cup (200 g)
• Palm jaggery – 150 g
• Fresh grated coconut – ½ cup
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
• Ghee – 1 tbsp

Method

1. Soak the rice for 8–10 hours.
2. Cook until soft in a pressure cooker.
3. Add grated palm jaggery and mix well.
4. Stir in coconut, cardamom, and ghee.
5. Serve warm.

2. Black Kavuni Rice Porridge

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – ½ cup
• Water – 4 cups
• Milk or coconut milk – 1 cup
• Palm jaggery – 50 g

Method

1. Soak rice for 6–8 hours.
2. Cook until very soft.
3. Add milk and palm jaggery.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

3. Black Kavuni Rice Payasam

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – ½ cup
• Coconut milk – 500 ml
• Palm jaggery – 100 g
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp
• Cashews – 10

Method

1. Cook soaked rice until soft.
2. Add coconut milk and jaggery.
3. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Garnish with roasted cashews.

4. Black Kavuni Rice Pongal

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – 1 cup
• Moong dal – ¼ cup
• Pepper – 1 tsp
• Cumin – 1 tsp
• Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method

1. Cook rice and dal together until soft.
2. Prepare tempering with pepper and cumin.
3. Mix into the cooked rice.
4. Serve hot.

5. Black Kavuni Rice Idli

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – 2 cups
• Urad dal – ½ cup
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

Method

1. Soak rice and dal separately for 6 hours.
2. Grind into a smooth batter.
3. Ferment overnight.
4. Steam as idlis for 10–12 minutes.

6. Black Kavuni Rice Dosa

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – 2 cups
• Urad dal – ½ cup
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

Method

1. Soak and grind as for dosa batter.
2. Ferment overnight.
3. Prepare dosas on a hot tawa.
4. Serve with chutney.

7. Black Kavuni Rice Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice – 1 cup
• Mixed vegetables – 1 cup
• Onion – 1 sliced
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Garam masala – ½ tsp

Method

1. Soak rice for 6 hours.
2. Sauté onion and vegetables.
3. Add rice and water (1:2.5 ratio).
4. Cook until soft and fluffy.

8. Black Kavuni Rice Salad

Ingredients

• Cooked Black Kavuni Rice – 2 cups
• Cucumber – ½ cup
• Carrot – ½ cup
• Pomegranate – ¼ cup
• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

Method

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Chill for 15 minutes.
3. Serve as a healthy salad.

9. Black Kavuni Rice Laddu

Ingredients

• Black Kavuni Rice Flour – 1 cup
• Palm jaggery powder – ¾ cup
• Ghee – 3 tbsp
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp

Method

1. Roast the rice flour.
2. Add jaggery and cardamom.
3. Mix with warm ghee.
4. Shape into laddus.

10. Black Kavuni Rice Kheer

Ingredients

• Cooked Black Kavuni Rice – 1 cup
• Milk – 500 ml
• Palm jaggery – 75 g
• Cardamom powder – ¼ tsp

Method

1. Cook rice until soft.
2. Add milk and simmer.
3. Add palm jaggery and cardamom.
4. Serve warm or chilled.