Ponni Rice is a South Indian rice variety commonly used for everyday meals. It cooks to a soft texture and has a mild taste that works well with curries, sambar, rasam, curd rice and seasoned rice dishes.

Getting the Texture Right

One of the common challenges when cooking Ponni Rice is getting the water quantity and cooking time right. Too much water can make the rice overly soft, while too little water can leave the grains firm or unevenly cooked.

Mother’s Ponni Rice comes with clear cooking guidance, including a 30–35 minute soaking time and 2½–3 cups of water for every cup of rice, helping you achieve a softer and more consistent cooked texture.

Clear Water and Soaking Guidance

Soaking and water quantity both affect the final texture of Ponni Rice. Mother’s provides clear preparation instructions for gentle boiling and microwave cooking, making everyday preparation easier and more predictable.

Made for Everyday South Indian Meals

Mother’s Ponni Rice pairs well with the foods commonly served in South Indian homes, including:

• Sambar
• Rasam
• Curd
• Vegetable curries
• Fish curries
• Meat curries
• Everyday rice-and-curry meals

It can also be used for curd rice, lemon rice, tamarind rice, tomato rice, ghee rice, jeera rice and vegetable pulao.

For better cooking consistency, soak the rice in lukewarm water for 30–35 minutes before cooking.

Cooking time can vary depending on the method used, quantity of rice and preferred softness.

Gentle Boil

1. Thoroughly rinse 1 cup of Ponni Rice.
2. Soak it for 30–35 minutes in lukewarm water.
3. Add the soaked rice to 2½–3 cups of boiling water.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, oil or margarine and salt to taste.
5. Cook on medium heat until the rice is fully cooked.
6. Cover with a tight lid and remove the pan from the heat.
7. Allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes.
8. Drain any excess water and serve.

Cooking Tip

If the cooked rice is too firm, use slightly more water the next time. If the rice becomes too soft, reduce the amount of water slightly.

Microwave Method

1. Place 1 cup of soaked Ponni Rice in a deep microwave-safe container.
2. Add 2½–3 cups of water and salt if desired.
3. Cover the container loosely with microwave cling film.
4. Cook at medium or 60% power for 10–15 minutes.
5. Allow the rice to stand for 15 minutes.
6. Drain any excess water and serve.

Mother’s Ponni Rice can be used for:

• Steamed rice with sambar or rasam
• Curd rice
• Lemon rice
• Tamarind rice
• Tomato rice
• Ghee rice
• Jeera rice
• Vegetable pulao
• Rice with vegetable curries
• Rice with fish or meat curries

Yes. Ponni Rice can also be used for idli and dosa batter. The final softness and texture depend on the rice-to-urad-dal ratio, soaking time, grinding and fermentation.

Follow the proportions required by your chosen idli or dosa recipe for the desired result.

Mother’s Ponni Rice price for 5 kg is ₹490.50

Approximate price per kg: ₹98

Mother’s Ponni Rice is available in a 5 kg pack.

Serving Size: 100 g

Servings Per Container: 50

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

• Soft cooked texture
• Pleasant taste for everyday meals
• Reliable cooking quality
• Suitable for regular South Indian meals
• Works well for steamed rice, curd rice, lemon rice and pulao
• 8.5g protein per 100 g
• Available in a 5 kg pack