Iluppai Poo Samba Rice, also known as Pulungal Rice, is a traditional short-grain red rice variety cultivated in Tamil Nadu. It is prized for its nutritious value, natural aroma, and distinct earthy flavor. This unpolished rice retains the bran layer, making it rich in fiber, iron, and antioxidants, and is commonly used in everyday meals and traditional South Indian dishes.
Iluppai Poo Samba is known in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, especially for conditions involving joints and the nervous system.Can be used for daily meals (Sadam), Pongal, Puttu, Upma, and Kozhukattai.