Daawat - 10kg Ponni Boiled Ricee is selected from the traditional rice-growing regions of southern India, where each harvest undergoes Daawat's calibrated parboiling process — partially cooked in the husk before milling to lock in nutrients and develop a distinctive sweet, nutty flavour that sets Ponni apart from ordinary white rice. The result is a grain that cooks reliably into soft, separate, slightly plump kernels with a satisfying chew.

• Parboiled for enhanced flavour and nutrition
• Sweet, nutty taste profile unique to Ponni variety
• Soft, non-sticky grains that hold shape when cooked
• Origin: South India, 10kg bag with handle

The parboiling process gives Ponni rice a slight golden tint and a sturdier grain structure, meaning it forgives minor overcooking without turning mushy — a forgiving quality that makes it the workhorse of everyday South Indian kitchens. Whether served plain with a pool of rasam or loaded alongside a rich curry, the grains stay distinct and absorb flavours without losing their identity.

Culinary Application

Cook as everyday table rice alongside sambar, rasam, and poriyal for a classic South Indian thali plate, or prepare a fragrant lemon rice with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric. Ponni's firm texture also makes it the preferred choice for curd rice — mixed with yogurt, tempered with green chilli and ginger, and served cold as the traditional South Indian meal closer.