JEERAKASALA RICE – ارز جيرك سال

Jeerakasala rice, also known as Wayanadan Kaima, is a popular traditional small aromatic non-basmati rice, cultivated by the farmers in Wayanad District in Kerala. It is a very short delicate grain with a lovely fragrance that permeates throughout the popular rice dish; Thalassery Biryani. It was rated among the best in terms of fiber and protein content, antioxidants with benefits of vitamin E, and minerals such as iron, boron, and sulfur. It had the lowest carbohydrate content (along with Gandhakasala) making it most suitable for persons with diabetes or those advised low-sugar diet.