उकडा वालई तांदूळ (Parboiled Walai Rice)

वालई हा तांदूळ वालय (मूळ उच्चार : वालई) नावाने कोकणात आढळतो. लाल तांदूळ किंवा पोह्यांसाठी ही सर्वोत्तम जात. हा तांदूळ उंच वाढतो आणि ह्याच्या तृणांकुरामधे सत्व पटकन उतरते. ह्यामुळे ह्याच्या लोंब्या जड होतात व मोडून पडतात. ह्यामुळे ह्याचे खूप उत्पन्न फुकट जाते. त्यामुळे कोकणात देखील अत्यंत मर्यादीत प्रमाणात, अपवादानेच ह्याची शेती आढळते. पण हे भाताचे मूळ वाण असून ह्यामधे अनेक आरोग्यवर्धक गुणधर्म आढळतात. ह्या तांदळामध्ये जलद ऊर्जा प्रदान करण्याची, आतड्यांच्या हालचालींचे नियमन आणि सुधारणा करण्याची क्षमता आहे. ह्याच्या नियमीत सेवनाने रक्तातील साखरेची पातळी स्थिर होते आणि वार्धक्याची प्रक्रिया देखील मंदावते. तसेच मानवी शरीराला अत्यावश्यक असे "व्हिटॅमिन बी १" चा हा नैसर्गिक स्रोत आहे. म्हणूनच ह्या वाणाला सर्वश्रेष्ठ वाण समजतात. वालई तांदूळाच्या ब्रानमधे एक अद्भूत गुणधर्म आढळतो. तो म्हणजे हा तांदूळ पचनसंस्थेच्या मार्गाने जात असताना जठर, यकृत, आतड्यामधील टॉक्सीन्स शोषून घेतो व मलावाटे बाहेर टाकतो. पचनसंस्थेच्या शुद्धीकरणाची ही नैसर्गिक प्रक्रीया आहे. केवळ भात खाऊन तुम्ही पंचकर्म करू शकता असा थोडक्यात परीणाम आहे.

Popularly known as walay (original pronunciation: walai) is a native variety of red rice, found in costal Konkan region. This is considered to be the best variety for red rice or poha. This rice grows tall and nutrition quickly descends into its panicles. Due to this, its panicle become heavy and break. So a lot of harvest is wasted in mud. Therefore farmers are not interested in its cultivation. But this is the original variety of rice and many health benefits are found in it. However, due to low yield and losses, the best quality rice "Walai" is losing ground in the race of hybrids, disappearing...

RiceLord Walai : This rice has the ability to provide quick energy, regulate and improve bowel movements. Regular consumption helps in stabilising blood sugar level and also slows down the ageing process. It is also a natural source of "Vitamin B1" which is essential for the human body. That is why this variety is considered as the best variety.

Walai rice is a red rice variety. It is one of the traditional breeds native to the South Indian coastal regions. It contains various vitamins and rich minerals that strengthen muscles, control diabetes, boost immunity. The rich microfiber in this rice bran improves digestion, cures constipation and cleanses the intestines of toxins.

A wonderful property is found in walai rice bran, by virtue of which it absorbs toxins from the stomach, liver, and intestines while this rice is passing through the digestive system, and expels them. This is a natural process of cleansing the digestive system. In short, you can perform panchakarma by eating only.

This rice is famous in the South India by many names like "Kudavzai", "Kuda", "Walai", "Vazai". We are bringing this highly quality and rare rice through Ashadhi Ventures. Also red poha is made of walai rice. Therefore, all the nutrients that are available in rice are available in these pohas. And soon we will introduce red rice flour that can be used to make nutritious breads.

Special Note: This rice is prepared by removing only the upper bran from the grain. The inner bran is kept as is. Being highly nutritious, it attracts insects easily. And we don't use any pesticides, boric powder etc.