Name
The name is derived from the Tamil word Ottadai, meaning spider web. The ear head of the rice resembles a spider web.
Characteristics of the grain
The colour of the rice is white.
Cooking/DishesIdeal for making super soft idlies.
Ottadai (Boiled Rice) - ஒட்டடை (புழுங்கலரிசி)
₹60.00Price
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The protein, iron, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus content of Ottadai is high.
Nutritional Content
Boiled Ottadai
(per 100 g)*Modern Varieties
(per 100 g)**
Calcium (mg)
29.40
8.11
Iron (mg)
3.50
0.72
Potassium (mg)
232.30
142
Magnesium (mg)
91.60
26.72
Zinc (mg)
1.90
1.08
Phosphorus (mg)
235.4
140
Protein (g)
8.42
7.81
Carbohydrate (g)
75.64
77.16