Navara rice

Navara rice (or Njavara rice, Malayalam: [n̪ɐʋɐɾa, ɲɐʋɐɾɐ]) is one of the many types of rice found in India, and is a unique grain plant in the Oryza group. It originated in Palakkad (Palghat) district Kerala, where it is regarded as endemic.

Navara rice seed

in 2007-09, it was granted geographical indication (GI) status, recognising its distinct quality tied to its specific region of origin.

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.

Medicinal properties

this variety has also been a part of traditional medicines and is used in things like baby food, broth for pregnant women and in daily health issues. it is also used in Navarakizhi a local therapy where the rice is cooked with milk and herbs to help losing step joints and ease muscle pain.

See also

• Mysore betel leaf
• Nanjanagud banana
• Byadagi chilli

References

• Balachandran, P V. . Down to Earth. 31 May 2008.

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 Archived 25 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine
• Recipe to cook Payasam using Navara rice Archived 27 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
• Puttu recipe using Navara rice Archived 3 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine