Shalini Ponni Boiled Rice

Ponni Boiled (parboiled) Rice is rice that has been partially boiled in the husk. The steaming enables the rice to absorb nutrients and changes the starch so that it cooks into a firmer, less sticky dish of rice than regular white rice. Ponni rice is popular white rice in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu region. Ponni rice is very fluffy, soft, delicious and its perfect for rice bowls, thali (Indian style lunch or dinner served with rice and curries).