Bamboo rice – Moongil rice

Mappillai Samba rice, also known as Bridegroom Samba rice, is a traditional variety of rice cultivated in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. It is named “Mappillai Samba” because it is believed to provide good health and strength to grooms.

Health Benefits of Samai:

1. Among cereals, Samai has been found to have the highest amount of fiber. Its crude fiber content is nearly twice that of other cereals.

2. Samai is rich in phenolic compounds that show antioxidant activity.

3. This millet is an excellent source of Iron. One serving (30 g) can provide 16% of the daily iron needs for an adult man.

4. Like other millets, Samai is also gluten free It makes up for the lack of wholegrain fiber in Celiac (gluten free) diets.

5. Samai has a low to medium glycaemic index thus is diabetic friendly.

6. It is a rich source of the essential amino acids Histidine, Methionine and Phenylalanine.

Increases the strength of muscles due to its higher protein content.
Regulates the glucose levels in the blood due to its high kuthiraivali rice glycemic index. kuthiravali helps to fight against anemia as it has high iron content.
Helps in controlling bowel movement due to its higher fiber content.
Improves the strength of bones due to kuthiravali higher calcium content.
Is very low in fat and calories than regular rice and thus helps in weight loss.
Provides a nice dose of phosphorus to the body that helps in building strong bones.

Foxtail millet is very easy to digest because of its gluten-free millet The best recipe can be made for those who are gluten-intolerant because millets regulate gluten.
It’s having high anti-oxidant activity so it can remove acidic elements away from the body. Being highly nutritious for children and adults, it acts as a great energy source.