Mappillai Samba Aval | Red Rice Flakes

Description

In olden days, it is essential for a man to show his bravery through many traditional sports. These sports are conducted to test their physical as well as their mental strength. One such game was to lift a heavy rock called illavatta kal, in which, the newlywed bridegroom is asked to lift the rock in front of everyone to display his physical power. In order to boost the energy and power of son-in-law to lift the rock successfully, mother in law wanted to cook and serve a rice which is high in nutritional value. Mappillai samba is one such native rice which has got a high nutritional value that will help him to stay focused while lifting the rock as well as gives him the power to lift. Hence, this red thick rice got its name as “Mappillai Samba” and was often cooked and served to newlywed bridegrooms.

Other Benifits:

• Aids digestion
• Heals stomach and mouth ulcers
• Improves immunity and stamina
• Strengthens muscles and nerves
• Supplies instant energy to the body
• Increases hemoglobin content
• Good for diabetics since it is has a low Glycemic Index