Navara rice

Navara rice is one of the many types of rice found in India, and is a unique grain plant in the Oryza group. It originated somewhere in Kerala, where it is regarded as endemic. In 2007–09, geographical indication status was granted. (Typically, such classification indicates an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is primarily derived from a defined geographical region.)

The rice is often powdered and then mixed with milk and taken in the form of a cereal.

Navara also has religious significance and is sometimes used in temples for ceremonies.

References

Balachandran, P V. Navara, the rice that cures^{[permanent dead link]}. Down to Earth. 31 May 2008. carrington

External links

Potential and Prospects of Medicinal Rice with Special Reference to Navara - see page 287 Archived 5 July 2010 at the Wayback Machine
Navara Eco Farm
Video on Medicinal Rice of Kerala -Njavara/Navara
Health and Curative Benefits of Navara Rice
Recipe to cook Payasam using Navara rice
Puttu recipe using Navara rice

Rice

History of rice cultivation

Species

African rice
Asian rice

Varieties

Varieties of Asian rice	Ambemohar Arborio rice Basmati Bhutanese red rice Bora saul Calasparra rice Calrose rice Camargue red rice Carnaroli Champa rice Chokuwa saul Dubraj rice Gobindobhog Golden rice IR8 Japanese rice Japonica rice Jasmati Jasmine rice Joha rice Koshihikari Maratelli Matta rice Molakolukulu Nàng Thơm Chợ Đào rice Navara rice Nishiki rice Patna rice Paw hsan hmwe Pokkali Ponni rice Pusa Basmati 1121 Red Cargo rice Riceberry Samba Sasanishiki Semi-dwarf IR36 Sona masuri rice Tulaipanji Vialone Nano Wehani rice Yamada Nishiki
Varieties of African rice	Carolina Gold New Rice for Africa

Varieties of
Asian rice