Karunguruvai Rice

Karunguruvai Rice

Karunguruvai is a rare, small-grained aromatic heritage rice from Tamil Nadu, treasured for its deep dark colour, natural fragrance, and exceptional nutritional value. One of the oldest cultivated rice varieties in South India, it has long been used in traditional medicine and festive cooking alike.

Why Karunguruvai Rice

• Naturally aromatic with a rich, earthy fragrance
• High in antioxidants due to its dark pigmentation
• Unpolished and retains its natural bran layer
• Low glycemic index — gentle on blood sugar
• Grown without chemicals using traditional farming

How to Cook

Soak for 30 minutes. Cook with 1 part rice to 3 parts water on low heat for 30 to 35 minutes. Excellent for traditional rice dishes, kanji, and medicinal preparations.

Small grain, deep heritage — from Nattrinai Meypporulgam.