Black Rice for Dosa Batter – Natural Forbidden Rice | Manipuri Kalabattu
Black Rice for Dosa Batter – Natural Forbidden Rice | Manipuri Kalabattu
Natural Black Rice from Mana Velugu by Vintage Farmers — hand-pounded, cold-processed, and minimally husked to preserve its natural pigment, nutrients, and aroma. Known as Manipuri Black (Chakha Avo) or Kalabattu, this is the original “forbidden rice” — once reserved exclusively for emperors in ancient India for its extraordinary health benefits.
Turns a stunning deep purple when cooked, with a distinctive nutty aroma and rich flavor — perfect for dosa batter, rice pudding, porridge, and festive dishes.
✨ Key Features
- Highest antioxidant activity among all rice varieties
- Higher protein content than brown rice
- Rich in anthocyanins – the pigment that turns it deep purple when cooked
- Hand-pounded & cold-processed – retains maximum nutrition
- Glutinous texture – ideal for dosa batter, idli, and rice pudding
- Naturally gluten-free & whole grain
- Vegetarian & naturally grown – no chemicals or artificial processing
🍚 Best Used For
- Dosa & idli batter – gives a beautiful purple hue and nutty flavor
- Rice pudding (kheer) and porridge
- Traditional Chinese black rice cake & desserts
- Bread, noodles, and festive dishes
- Health bowls and superfood recipes
🌾 Cooking Tip
Soak for a minimum of 1 hour, ideally overnight, before cooking to soften the grain and bring out its full color and aroma.
📦 Available Pack Sizes
- 1 kg – Trial pack
- 2 kg – Small household pack
- 4 kg – Regular supply
- 10 kg – Bulk pack for families & resellers
📋 Product Details
- Brand: Mana Velugu by Vintage Farmers
- Variety: Manipuri Black (Chakha Avo) / Kalabattu
- Processing: Hand-pounded, cold-processed, husked only
- Origin: Baipalli Village, Akkupalli Post, Srikakulam District, AP – 532219
- Country of Origin: India
- Shelf Life: 6 Months from packaging
- Shipping: Free from 4 Kgs
📞 Contact Us
📱 +91 9160446777 | ✉️ 2019Farmers@gmail.com
@VintageFarmers | @ManaVelugu | www.GoneFarmers.com
