Ponni rice, Texture : Hard

Ponni rice is a variety of rice developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in 1986. The rice is mostly cultivated along the banks of the Kaveri in the cities of Ariyalur, Trichy, Madurai and its mouth. The variety is rich in calories with up to 5 kcal per particle of rice. Ponni rice has got immense health benefits and is especially beneficial for diabetics and high blood sugar patients. High in fiber. Gluten-free. Low glycemic index, thereby lowering the impact of raised blood sugar.