Kullakar rice

Kullakar rice is an ancient rice variety, grown primarily in India. It is one of the red rice varieties which grows in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Kullakar rice
A Kulla Kar Rice
SpeciesOryza sativa
OriginTamil Nadu, India

This rice is indigenous to India. It grows in sandy clay or clayey sand, and requires 100 -110 days to grow. Fully grown crops reach 100cm. Different varieties have adapted themselves to different land conditions, from alkaline soil to saline soils, and from drought prone areas to waterlogged areas.

This rice is suitable for making Idli, Dosa and Congee.[1]

Kullakar rice dishes

  • Kullakar Red Rice Paniyaram
  • Kullakar Red Rice Noodles
  • Red Rice sweet Payasam
  • Red Rice Poha
  • Red Rice vermicelli
  • Idli
  • Dosa
  • Khichdi

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