{"title":"Sri Annam","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSri Annam Rice - Ponni and Seeraga Samba in Ireland\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanjavur rice in a Dublin kitchen. Nobody asks for it by brand at first - they ask for the rice their mother buys, and then they see the bag and recognise it straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho they are\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSri Annam is a rice house and nothing else. The range is Thanjavur ponni, raw and boiled, plus seeraga samba for biryani and a short line of sona masoori, idli rice and heritage rice. Bags are 1kg, 5kg and 10kg. It is the brand we point people at when they want Tamil Nadu rice rather than basmati.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spread: lines on ponni and boiled rice, seeraga samba, sona masoori, matta and heritage rice, idli rice. 81 bags sold so far.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThanjavur ponni boiled 10Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 24.99, 16 bags. Puzhungal arisi, for everyday sappadu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThanjavur ponni boiled 5Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 13.99, 9 bags. Same rice, half the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThanjavur ponni raw 5Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 10.99, 10 bags. Pacharisi, cooks softer and stickier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThanjavur ponni raw 10kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 19.99, 3 bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeraga samba 1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 4.99, 17 units. Make one biryani before you commit to the big bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeraga samba 5Kg\u003c\/strong\u003e - EUR 22.49, 16 units. For a house that makes biryani every month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag size\u003c\/strong\u003e - two people cooking rice once a day get about six weeks out of 5kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 10kg bag is the spine of the order and everything else hangs off it. Dal, gingelly oil and appalam are the three things that come with it most often. A 10kg ponni with a 2kg dal lands you just over EUR 50, so the delivery is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rice\"\u003erice\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dhal-pulses\"\u003edals lentils pulses\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/udhaiyam\"\u003eudhaiyam\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cooking-oil\"\u003eoils ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Thanjavur ponni the same as ordinary ponni rice?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePonni is the variety and Thanjavur is where this one is grown, in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu. Sri Annam sell it raw (pacharisi) and par-boiled (puzhungal) in 5kg and 10kg bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I buy raw or boiled ponni?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoiled ponni is the everyday rice in most Tamil homes and holds its grain better. Raw ponni cooks softer and stickier. We stock both from Sri Annam in 5kg and 10kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is seeraga samba rice used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiryani. Seeraga samba is a very small-grained Tamil Nadu rice, and it is what Ambur and Dindigul style biryani are made with. Sri Annam sell it in 1kg at EUR 4.99 and 5Kg at EUR 22.49.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo you deliver 10kg rice bags across Ireland?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, to all 32 counties, and the courier handles 10kg bags without trouble. Delivery is free over EUR 50, or collect from the shop in Lucan, Dublin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRice is the one thing nobody at home compromised on, so we do not ask you to either.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sri-annam-seeraga-samba-rice-5kg","title":"Sri Annam Seeraga Samba Rice 5Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMutton biryani on a Ramzan afternoon, with a plate sent to every neighbour.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeraga samba rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dindigul and Ambur-style biryani, ghee rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeraga Samba rice, also called seeraga samba arisi (Tamil).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeraga samba is a Tamil Nadu rice with tiny grains, about a third the size of a basmati grain. Seeragam is Tamil for cumin, which the grains look like, and samba is the season it grows in, roughly August to January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fragrant and a little starchy, and because the grains are so small they soak up the masala instead of sitting on top of it. That is why Tamil biryani tastes the way it does. Choosing between biryani rice? Seeraga samba for Dindigul and Ambur styles, where the rice drinks the masala; basmati for Hyderabadi dum and pulao, where you want long, separate grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse gently and soak only 15 to 20 minutes. The small grains break if they soak too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cookd-dindigul-biryani-paste\"\u003eCookd Dindigul Biryani Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-biriyani-pulav-masala-165g\"\u003e777 Biryani Pulav Masala\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699517534582,"sku":null,"price":22.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMSEERAGASAMBARICE5KG_1800x1800_0353ffeb-991c-4809-938b-e647abf3d90a.png?v=1763619485"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-boiled-rice-10kg","title":"Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Boiled Rice 10Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe everyday rice of a Tamil home, in a 10 kg sack.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parboiled (boiled) Ponni rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sambar sadam, rasam rice, curd rice, lunch plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParboiled, also called puzhungal arisi (Tamil) · puzhukkalari (Malayalam) · kusubalakki (Kannada) · uppudu biyyam (Telugu) · usna chawal \/ sela chawal (Hindi) · ukda tandul (Marathi) · sela chaul (Punjabi) · siddho chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonni is a Tamil Nadu medium-grain variety, and Thanjavur in the Cauvery delta is its best-known rice belt. Parboiling in the husk firms the grain, so it stays separate and holds up to wet curries. Choosing between rices? Ponni boiled for everyday meals with gravy; Sona Masoori if you like a softer, lighter grain; Seeraga Samba for biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse 1 cup of rice 2–3 times and soak for 20–30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure cook with 3 cups water for 3–4 whistles, or boil in plenty of water for 18–20 minutes and drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boiled rice takes more water than raw rice. If yours comes out firm, add half a cup more water next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-2kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-madras-rasam-powder-165g\"\u003e777 Madras Rasam Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grand-sweets-brinjal-thokku-450g\"\u003eGrand Sweets Brinjal Thokku\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-appalam-225g\"\u003eUdhaiyam Appalam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699517567350,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMTHANJAVURPONNIBOILEDRICE10KG_1_1800x1800_d9e8782c-29f0-4751-82b9-3fcbb0658313.png?v=1763619486"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-boiled-rice-5kg","title":"Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Boiled Rice 5Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurd rice with a slice of mango pickle, the dinner after every long day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponni boiled (parboiled) rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday sappadu, sambar sadam, curd rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParboiled, also called puzhungal arisi (Tamil) · puzhukkalari (Malayalam) · kusubalakki (Kannada) · uppudu biyyam (Telugu) · usna chawal \/ sela chawal (Hindi) · ukda tandul (Marathi) · sela chaul (Punjabi) · siddho chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonni is the everyday rice of Tamil Nadu. It was developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in 1986 and is grown mostly along the Kaveri, the delta that Thanjavur sits in. Boiled means parboiled: the paddy is soaked and steamed before it is milled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParboiling gives a grain that stays whole, cooks soft and does not turn to paste, even the next day. It has a mild, faintly sweet taste that sits quietly under sambar, rasam and kuzhambu. Choosing between ponni? Boiled for daily meals and curd rice, raw for pongal and payasam, idli rice for batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook an extra cup at dinner. Day-old ponni makes the best lemon rice, because the grains stay separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtr-sambar-powder-200gms\"\u003eMTR Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-toor-dhall-2kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Toor Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-cut-mango-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Cut Mango Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699517698422,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMTHANJAVURPONNIBOILEDRICE5KG_1800x1800_782dc104-6b8f-4a9f-9ebb-f51f7f1bc224.png?v=1763619487"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-raw-rice-5kg","title":"Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Raw Rice 5Kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakkarai pongal bubbling over on Thai Pongal morning, and everyone calling out 'Pongalo pongal'.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanjavur ponni raw rice (pachai arisi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ven pongal, sakkarai pongal, payasam, curd rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw rice, also called pachai arisi (Tamil) · pachari (Malayalam) · pachi biyyam (Telugu) · arwa chawal (Hindi) · atop chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonni is the everyday rice of Tamil Nadu, grown across the Cauvery delta around Thanjavur. This is the raw version, pachai arisi, milled without the parboiling step, so it cooks softer and a little stickier than ponni boiled rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw rice is the one Tamil kitchens reach for on festival days: ven pongal, sakkarai pongal, paal payasam, and curd rice that turns properly creamy. The grains soften and cling together rather than staying separate. Choosing between ponni rices? Raw for pongal, payasam and curd rice; boiled for everyday sambar and rasam meals with separate grains; idli rice for batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For ven pongal, go 1 cup rice to ¼ cup moong dal and 4½ cups water, and cook until soft enough to mash with the back of a ladle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-powder-350g-brown\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56699517895030,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMTHANJAVURPONNIRAWRICE5KG_1800x1800_907b830c-aced-4050-9bd0-84342253334e.png?v=1763619489"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-raw-rice-10kg","title":"Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Raw Rice 10kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePongal boiling over in a new pot, and everyone shouting \"Pongalo pongal\".\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ponni raw rice (pachai arisi), not parboiled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ven pongal, sakkarai pongal, payasam, variety rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw rice, also called pachai arisi (Tamil) · pachari (Malayalam) · pachi biyyam (Telugu) · arwa chawal (Hindi) · atop chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonni is a Tamil Nadu rice, developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in 1986 and grown mostly along the Kaveri. Raw means the paddy is milled straight, without the soaking and steaming that makes boiled rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw ponni cooks softer and stickier than boiled, and breaks down creamily when you want it to, which is exactly what pongal and payasam need. With a little less water it also makes good lemon and tamarind rice. Choosing between ponni? Raw for pongal, payasam and variety rice; boiled for the daily sappadu; seeraga samba for biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For ven pongal: 1 cup raw ponni, ¼ cup moong dal, 4 cups water, pressure cooked 4 whistles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-moong-dhal-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Moong Dal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grb-pure-ghee-500ml\"\u003eGRB Pure Ghee\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sri-durga-jaggery-balls-1kg-yellow\"\u003eSri Durga Jaggery Balls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57193602187638,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMTHANJAVURPONNIRAWRICE5KG_1800x1800_907b830c-aced-4050-9bd0-84342253334e.png?v=1763619489"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-seeraga-samba-rice-1kg","title":"Sri Annam Seeraga Samba Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRamzan biryani, carried over to the neighbours in steel tiffin boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeraga samba rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dindigul and Ambur-style biryani\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeeraga Samba rice, also called seeraga samba arisi (Tamil).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeraga samba is a Tamil rice with a tiny, short grain shaped like cumin (seeragam), which is how it got its name. It is the rice of Dindigul and Ambur-style biryani and of Tamil wedding biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grains are small and fragrant, and they soak up the masala instead of sitting apart from it, so every grain tastes of the biryani. It swells less than basmati and cooks quicker. Choosing between biryani rices? Seeraga samba for Tamil-style biryani; Tilda or Laila basmati for long-grain Hyderabadi biryani; ponni boiled for everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast the drained rice in a spoon of ghee for a minute before it goes into the masala. 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The mild taste lets gongura, avakaya and rasam do the talking. The five-kilo bag suits a couple or a small family. Choosing between rices? Sona masoori for light everyday meals; Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Boiled Rice for a firmer parboiled grain; Sri Annam Seeraga Samba Rice for biryani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For pulihora, cook the rice with a little less water and spread it on a plate to cool. Firm grains take the tamarind without going mushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-gongura-leaf-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Gongura Leaf Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-puliyodharai-rice-paste-300g\"\u003e777 Puliyodharai Rice Paste\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-toor-dal-plain-2kg\"\u003eHeera Toor Dal Plain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505452918,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMANDHRASONAMASOORIRICE5KG_1800x1800_3ed69f11-10cd-41fa-a45d-17371106effe.png?v=1772203613"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-palakaddan-matta-rice-5kg","title":"Sri Annam Palakaddan Matta Rice - 5kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatta kanji and cherupayar at a Thrissur relative's, served with a spoon of pickle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palakkadan matta, Kerala red rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerala meals, kanji, sadya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParboiled, also called puzhungal arisi (Tamil) · puzhukkalari (Malayalam) · kusubalakki (Kannada) · uppudu biyyam (Telugu) · usna chawal \/ sela chawal (Hindi) · ukda tandul (Marathi) · sela chaul (Punjabi) · siddho chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalakkadan matta is the red rice of Kerala, named after the Palakkad district where it is grown. The grains are fat and coarse with red streaks, and it is the rice on a Malayali plate at home and on the banana leaf at a sadya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt cooks firm and chewy with an earthy taste, and never goes soft like white rice. It stands up to sambar, parippu, avial and fish curry, and makes a thick kanji. Choosing between rice? Matta for Kerala meals; Thanjavur ponni for soft Tamil everyday rice; sona masoori for light and fluffy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook it open in plenty of water and drain, the Kerala way. 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Boiled, or puzhungal, ponni is parboiled before milling, so it cooks soft but holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is faintly sweet and soft without going mushy, the rice for sambar sadam, kuzhambu and a bowl of curd rice at the end. The one-kilo bag is a good way to try it before committing to a big sack. Choosing between rice? Ponni boiled for everyday Tamil meals; ponni raw for pongal and payasam; sona masoori for lighter, fluffier plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For curd rice, cook it with an extra half cup of water and mash lightly while warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/annapoorna-sambar-powder-200g\"\u003eAnnapoorna Sambar Powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-lime-pickle-300g\"\u003e777 Lime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-appalam-dia-4-no-3-200g\"\u003e777 Appalam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57380505583990,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMTHANJAVURPONNIBOILEDRICE1KG_1800x1800_79186d25-f498-435a-b6f8-1864079a5ab0.png?v=1772203620"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-thanjavur-ponni-raw-rice-1kg","title":"Sri Annam Thanjavur Ponni Raw Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGruhapravesam morning: milk boiled over in the new kitchen, then the first pot of rice.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanjavur ponni raw rice (pachai arisi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pongal, payasam, curd rice, lemon rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaw rice, also called pachai arisi (Tamil) · pachari (Malayalam) · pachi biyyam (Telugu) · arwa chawal (Hindi) · atop chal (Bengali).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonni is the everyday rice of Tamil Nadu, grown across the Cauvery delta around Thanjavur. Raw rice, pachai arisi, is milled without being parboiled first, so it cooks softer and clings together more than ponni boiled rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat softness is the point. It is the rice for ven pongal and sakkarai pongal, paal payasam, creamy curd rice and festival neivedyam, and a 1 kg bag is handy when you want it for one dish rather than every meal. Choosing between ponni rices? 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Ground with urad dal, it gives the slightly grainy texture that makes idli soft and dosa crisp, and it ferments well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten-kilo sack is for homes that grind every week. Soak four parts rice to one part urad dal, separately, and grind to a fine grit. It is not for eating as plain rice; for that you want ponni or sona masoori. Choosing between rice? Idli rice for batter; ponni for everyday Tamil meals; idli rava when there is no grinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e In an Irish winter, leave the batter in the oven with only the light on. It rises overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sowbaghya-ultima-ib-stainless-steel-idly-cooker-4-plates\"\u003eSowbaghya Ultima Stainless Steel Idly Cooker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/heera-urad-gota-2kg\"\u003eHeera Urad Gota\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mtr-spiced-chutney-powder-200gms\"\u003eMTR Spiced Chutney Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57777243980150,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMIDLYRICE10KG.png?v=1777535065"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-idly-rice-1kg","title":"Sri Annam Idli Rice 1kg","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA neighbour borrowing a cup of idli arisi over the wall, returned with four idlis.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli rice (idli arisi), for batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Idli, dosa, uthappam and paniyaram batter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdli rice, also called idli arisi (Tamil) · idli ari (Malayalam) · idli akki (Kannada) · idli biyyam (Telugu) · idli chawal (Hindi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdli rice is a short, thick grain, usually parboiled, kept for one job: grinding into batter with urad dal. It grinds to a fine grit that holds air through the overnight ferment and steams into soft, white idli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne kilo is about two batches of batter, a fair size for a small household, a student flat or a first try before a bigger bag. Choosing between batter bases? Idli rice for grinding your own; idli rava to skip grinding the rice; a rava idli mix when there is no time to ferment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a handful of cooked rice or a spoon of poha to the soak. The idlis come out noticeably softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-pairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/udhaiyam-urid-dal-gota-1kg\"\u003eUdhaiyam Urid Dal \/ Gota\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sowbaghya-ultima-ib-stainless-steel-idly-cooker-4-plates\"\u003eSowbaghya Ultima Stainless Steel Idly Cooker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suswaad-idli-chilli-powder-sesame-100g\"\u003eSuswaad Idli Chilli Powder (Sesame)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Annam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57777244012918,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/4151\/1286\/files\/SRIANNAMIDLYRICE1KG.png?v=1777535067"},{"product_id":"sri-annam-andhra-sona-masoori-rice-10kg","title":"Sri Annam Andhra Sona Masoori Rice 10kg | Light \u0026 Aromatic Everyday Rice","description":"\u003cp class=\"opb-hook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcess baggage paid at the airport, because Amma had packed a bag of rice anyway.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"opb-glance\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sona masoori rice, Andhra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Annam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everyday rice with sambar, rasam, pappu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-aka\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSona Masoori rice, also called sona masoori arisi (Tamil) · sona masuri akki (Kannada) · sona masoori biyyam (Telugu) · sona masoori chawal (Hindi).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSona masoori is the medium-grain rice of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, and the everyday plate rice in most Telugu and Kannada homes. It is lighter than ponni and cooks soft and separate, with a faint fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Andhra sona masoori in a ten-kilo sack, enough for weeks of daily rice. It takes sambar, rasam, pappu and gongura without going heavy, and makes a good lemon or tamarind rice. Choosing between everyday rice? Sona masoori for light and fluffy; Thanjavur ponni for softer Tamil meals; idli rice only for batter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"opb-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook it with a few drops of oil and a squeeze of lime in the water. 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