Rathasaali Rice Flour – ரக்தசாலி அரிசி மாவு

Cooking Instructions

Puttu (Steamed Cake):

Mix the flour with a pinch of salt and sprinkle water gradually.Rub with your fingers until it reaches a “damp sand” consistency (it should hold its shape when pressed in your palm but crumble easily).Layer with grated coconut in a puttu steamer and steam for 8–10 minutes.

Idiyappam (String Hoppers):

Mix the flour with hot boiling water and a teaspoon of oil to form a soft, non-sticky dough.Press through an idiyappam maker and steam for 5–7 minutes. It will have a beautiful pinkish-red hue.

Benefits

Blood Purification and Hemoglobin Boost: Rakta” means blood. This flour is exceptionally high in iron and Vitamin B6, making it one of the most effective traditional foods for treating anemia and improving blood circulation.

Powerful Antioxidant Content: The deep red bran contains anthocyanins and zinc, which help strengthen the immune system, protect cells from damage, and provide anti-aging benefits for the skin.