Poongar Rice / Red Rice - Organic

Poongar is no ordinary rice. It’s a time-honored grain revered across Tamil Nadu for its restorative power, especially for women during pregnancy, postpartum and hormonal transitions. At Sudhantira, we grow this native red rice variety organically - without synthetic inputs, without shortcuts - just the way it’s meant to be.

Unpolished, gluten-free and loaded with essential minerals, Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice supports strength, stamina and natural healing. If you're looking for rice that goes beyond just filling your plate, this is the one.

What is Poongar Rice?

Poongar Rice is an indigenous, unpolished red rice variety known for its soft cooking texture, reddish bran layer and powerful nutritional properties. It’s naturally gluten-free and especially supportive of women’s reproductive health, immunity and digestive wellness.

Traditionally recommended for pregnant and lactating women, it’s also an ideal everyday grain for families wanting to shift away from processed rice. At Sudhantira, we preserve the grain’s natural integrity from soil to storage using traditional seed lines and regenerative cultivation.

Health Benefits of Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice

1. Women’s Wellness and Hormonal Balance
   Poongar is historically used to support menstruating, pregnant and lactating women - known to regulate cycles, increase hemoglobin and enhance postnatal strength.
   
   
2. Rich in Iron and Blood Nourishing Nutrients
   Its deep red hue reflects its natural iron content, which helps prevent anemia and supports oxygen flow throughout the body.
   
   
3. Gut-Healthy and Easy to Digest
   High in fibre and gluten-free, this rice is ideal for those with weak digestion, gluten intolerance or recovering from illness.
   
   
4. Natural Cholesterol Regulator
   Unrefined and bran-rich, Poongar Rice helps reduce bad cholesterol and supports cardiovascular health through its plant-based sterols and antioxidants.
   
   
5. Builds Immunity and Physical Stamina
   Traditionally consumed by farmers and laborers, it offers clean, slow-burning energy and supports immunity with minerals like magnesium and zinc.

Why Choose Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice?

1. We Grow, Not Just Package
   Sudhantira’s Poongar is grown on our certified organic farms using heirloom seeds. We don’t buy from commodity chains - we cultivate every grain ourselves.
   
   
2. Native Variety, Not Modified
   Our Red Rice is true to its native genome - slow-grown, sun-cured, and chemical-free. No hybrid tweaks. No shortcuts to volume.
   
   
3. Unpolished & Uncompromised
   We retain the nutrient-rich outer bran - where the fibre, iron and antioxidants reside. No artificial whitening. No glossing. Just raw, rich rice.
   
   
4. Traditional Stone-Milled, Not Factory Processed
   We use gentle, low-heat methods to dehusk and clean the rice, preserving aroma, nutrition and natural structure.
   
   
5. Seasonal and Small-Batch Fresh
   Unlike store-bought stockpiles, Sudhantira Red Rice is batch-harvested and processed close to delivery for peak taste and potency.

Who Should Eat Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice?

• Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
  
  
• Individuals recovering from fatigue, illness or surgeries
  
  
• Children needing mineral-rich foods for growth
  
  
• Elders and adults with digestive sensitivity
  
  
• Anyone seeking clean, gluten-free, slow-carb options
  
  
• Fitness-conscious cooks replacing refined carbs with whole grains

How to Use Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice

• For Daily Meals
  Soak for 3-4 hours or overnight. Cook using 1:3 rice-to-water ratio in pressure cooker. Serve with gravies, rasam or curd for a comforting meal.
  
  
• For Porridge (Kanji)
  Dry roast, then powder the rice. Boil 2 tbsp of the powder in 300 ml of water. Add jaggery for a sweet version or salt for savory. Ideal for morning nourishment or postpartum care.
  
  
• For Idli, Dosa and Kozhukattai
  Soak with urad dal and grind into batter. Use for soft, reddish-hued dosas or steamed dumplings. Adds softness and nutrition to all traditional tiffin dishes.

Sudhantira’s Promise

At Sudhantira, every grain is a return to real food - grown with ethics, processed with care and delivered with honesty. Poongar Rice isn’t just a traditional grain - it’s a restorative staple that nourishes generations of women, children and elders with no need for artificial “fortification.”

We believe your food should do more than fill you. It should heal you.

From heritage seed to heartfelt meals - choose Sudhantira’s Poongar Rice.
Choose nourishment with meaning.