The "podiyari Kanji" is one of the prescribed food in Ayurveda. This simple but delicious rice porridge is a specialty of Kerala dishes. Payasam is also prepared with broken rice. Periyar Matta Broken Rice gives these traditional dishes their real taste and texture.
This short, round and reddish color variety of rice is rich in fiber and Vitamin B. The Palakkaadan Matta as this variety is commonly known is popular in Kerala and is produced in short and long varieties by Periyar.
The long grain rice or the basmati from Periyar is widely accepted for its quality and unique taste. The feature of Vadi rice from Periyar is its non sticky quality.
The par boiled rice known as Kuruva Rice is a specialty of Periyar. This process of soaking, pressure steaming, drying and milling is done in excellent manufacturing facilities.
Jaya Rice is well known for its nutritive qualities and is one of the favorites of the woman in any household. Periyar Jaya Rice carries with it, the quality stamp of Periyar.
The name Ponni is believed to be derived from Ponnu which literally means gold. As the name, the ponni rice is much valuable as gold. The Periyar Ponni Rice adds shine and sheen to this special rice by improving upon its quality and taste.