Hand Pound Ponni (Kai Kuthal Arisi)

 Kaikuthal arisi is the rice where only the outer shell of the paddy is removed without affecting the bran of the rice. This type of rice is also not polished, leaving the nutrients intact. In our grandfathers age, they used to pound the paddy by hand to make rice out of it. When it is hand pounded (Kai kuthal), only the outer shell (shaff) is removed. The bran stays, giving health to the consumers. This type of rice has a low glycemic index and the glucose takes time to mix in our blood, making it ideal for diabetics.

Though there are some specific varieties of paddy that gives excellent results (Low breakage and high efficiency),  all paddy varieties can be hand-pounded.

What you get from Annam Traders is Hand Pound Ponni which comes in 1lb packs.

HAND POUND RICE( kaikuthal rice) with kondai kadalai kollambu from Actual Customer