THINAI ORGANICS · HERITAGE RICES
Milagu Samba Rice (1 kg)
₹155.00
M.R.P.: ₹200.00
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🚚 Free delivery in Chennai on orders of ₹500 and above · Delivery across India (charge shown at checkout by PIN code)
📋 Product Description
- Many families want to move away from polished white rice but stop at the first hurdle: native rices that take hours of soaking, cook unevenly, or taste too strong for the children. Read more ↓
- A traditional Tamil rice variety, packed and dispatched from Chennai.
🌿 Why Families Choose It
- Part of a wide range of traditional Tamil kitchen staples, so one order can cover your whole pantry.
- Thinai Organics has delivered more than 10,000 orders since 2018.
🚚 Delivery & Payment
- Free delivery in Chennai on orders of ₹500 and above.
- Delivery across India: enter your PIN code at checkout to see the charge before you pay.
- Pay securely by UPI, card or netbanking (Razorpay).
🥣 How to Use
- Preparation: follow the directions on the pack, or ask us on WhatsApp.
- Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container after opening.
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About Milagu Samba Rice (1 kg)
Many families want to move away from polished white rice but stop at the first hurdle: native rices that take hours of soaking, cook unevenly, or taste too strong for the children.
So the bag of heritage rice gets saved for a special occasion, and everyday lunch stays the same.
Milagu samba is the native rice made for everyday cooking. The name comes from its small, round grains, about the size of a peppercorn (milagu). It cooks soft and separate, has a light, pleasant aroma, and fits straight into the meals you already make. It is bought direct from farmers. Rinse, soak for 30 minutes to an hour, and cook one cup with about two and a half to three cups of water. Serve with sambar, rasam and poriyal, or use it for ven pongal, sakkarai pongal, lemon rice and South Indian style biryani.
Why families pick this:
- Traditional Tamil rice, bought direct from farmers
- Small grains that cook soft and separate
- Easy enough for everyday lunch, not just festivals
The rice you eat every day matters more than the one you save for Pongal. Start with one meal a week and build from there.
Add a 1kg pack of milagu samba to your cart and make it this week's lunch rice.
Frequently asked questions
What is milagu samba rice?
A traditional Tamil rice with small, round grains about the size of a peppercorn (milagu means pepper).
How do I cook milagu samba?
Rinse, soak 30 to 60 minutes, then cook 1 cup with 2.5 to 3 cups of water, or 3 to 4 whistles in a pressure cooker.
Can I use it for pongal and biryani?
Yes. It works well for ven pongal, sakkarai pongal, variety rice and South Indian style biryani.
How is milagu samba different from seeraga samba?
Seeraga samba has slender, cumin-sized grains and a stronger aroma, mostly used for biryani. Milagu samba has small round grains and suits everyday meals.
Do you deliver outside Chennai?
Yes. We ship from Chennai to addresses across India.
