Description

Seeraga Samba is a legendary, short-grain rice variety, renowned for its intense aroma and flavor that closely resembles cumin seeds (known as “Seeragam” in Tamil). It is the most prized and traditional rice used for preparing authentic Chettinad and Tamil Nadu biryanis. The small, stout grains have a remarkable capacity to absorb spices, meat juices, and ghee without becoming mushy, ensuring every bite of the biryani is bursting with flavor. Its unparalleled fragrance and ability to create a truly iconic dish make Seeraga Samba an indispensable ingredient for culinary purists and professional chefs aiming for an authentic biryani experience.

Seeraga Samba Biryani Rice:

Tasty, Fragrant, and a Traditional Indian Variety Rice. Well Suited for Preparing Biryani and Ven Pongal. It has a selenium element, which helps in the prevention of colon and intestine cancer. Seeraga Samba Biryani Rice Eases digestion and helps to relieve constipation. COOKING METHOD Step 1) To make Biryani masala – Grind cinnamon, star anise, mace, cloves, cardamom, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds into a fine powder. You can also dry roast the ingredients and then grind. Step 2) In a pressure cooker heat equal quantities of oil and ghee, add 2 bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and then add sliced onions, required salt, and saute until the onions are golden brown. Step 3) Then add ginger garlic paste, Slit Green chilies, and cook until the raw smell is gone. then add turmeric powder, Chili powder (as per your spice preference 1-2 tbsp) and also add the freshly ground biryani masala powder(from step 1) and mix it once Step 4) Immediately after adding the masalas add sliced tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft. Once the tomatoes are soft add 1/2 cup of yogurt/curd and mix it well Step 5) Add the Mutton pieces /Chicken Pieces / Vegetables and also add 1 cup of water, required salt and cook 1 to 4 whistles as per the Meat requirement. Step 6) Now add a handful of mint and coriander leaves. Add 2 cups of water Step 7) add the Washed Aromatic ‘Ramajeyam Seeraga Samba Rice’ and mix it well. Cover and cook for 15-20 on a medium heat without placing the cooker weight and after that let it stand for 15 more minutes undisturbed. Step 8) Open to serve and enjoy our Biryani with some fresh Raita.