Rice is one of the ubiquitous grains in the world, is a mainstay for Indian families. This edible starchy cereal grain is found in our breakfast, lunch & dinner. It is a good source of glucose that supplies the body with its needed energy. Not all grains are made equal. Let’s look at how we can have rice in our daily diet and still lose weight!
Read moreBamboo rice is one of those rare rices which is actually not paddy! It is not harvested like other rice varieties. It mostly grows in the wild and are seeds of a dying Bamboo shoot. Bamboo is a perennial grass that flowers once in its lifetime while bamboo shoots can be harvested after two years of planting it. Usually the lifetime of the bamboo plant is from 40 to 100yrs. When it reaches its end, the shoot blossoms and forms seeds which are harvested as Bamboo rice. The collection and selling of these seeds and bamboo shoots are an excellent economic proposition for the local tribals.
Read moreMoongil Arisi or Bamboo Rice grains are actually the seeds of the Bamboo that are delivered during a spectacular culmination of a dying bamboo shoot. These seeds are produced by the Bamboo only once at the end of its lifespan, which is anywhere between 40 and 120 years.
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