This is a medicinal rice variety usually grown in Konkan Belt of the Western Ghats. The soil in the region rich of flaura and fauna helps this rice boast of high iron content, and is also a good antioxidant. This Rice is also used to make Rice soup usually called as ‘Pej’ or ‘Kanji’, a healthy treat to kids.

Benefits:

1. Helps in increase in count of RBCs leading to good skin health.

2. Rich in manganese, hence recommended rice for diabetics.

3. Gluten Free.

Suggestions:

Soak it in water for 1.5 to 2 hours before cooking. Serve hot, with Sambhar, curd and some Mango Pickle 😛

As mentioned above, this red rice is a good source of nutrition to children, women who are pregnant, patients, etc.

Recipe of Kanji/Pej:

Method :

1. Wash the rice properly and strain the water.

2. Boil cup of water in a pan, then add some rocksalt and rice. Boil this rice till half of the water is evaporated.

3. Boil the rice on simmer and do that till it cooks well.

4. Allow rice to settle down at the bottom.

5. The Pej is ready, take it in a cup and add some A2 Ghee and feed the kids.