🍚 How to Use Karuppu Kavuni Rice (Raw) – Cooking Instructions
🔹 1. Rinse Thoroughly
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Wash the rice 2–3 times in clean water to remove any dust or excess starch.
🔹 2. Soak
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Soak the rice in water for 8 to 10 hours or overnight.
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⚠️ Soaking is essential as Karuppu Kavuni is a dense, fibrous rice that takes longer to cook.
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🔹 3. Cooking Methods
🍲 A. Boiling Method (For Porridge or Plain Rice)
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Water Ratio: 1 cup rice : 3–3.5 cups water
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Pressure Cooker:
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Cook for 5–6 whistles on medium flame.
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Let pressure release naturally.
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Open Pot:
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Boil and simmer until soft (may take 40–50 minutes).
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🥣 B. Porridge (Kanji)
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After cooking, mash slightly and add salt or jaggery based on taste.
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Optional: Add coconut milk or grated coconut for richness.
🍮 C. Sweet Dishes (Payasam / Sweet Pongal)
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Cook soaked rice till soft.
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Add jaggery, cardamom, ghee, and coconut or milk for flavor.
🍛 D. Idiyappam / Dosa / Puttu
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Use the rice to make flour (after drying and grinding) for traditional recipes like puttu, dosa, or idiyappam.
🧊 Storage Tip
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Store raw Karuppu Kavuni rice in a dry, airtight container in a cool place.




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