Rice guide

The best rice for every dish

There is no single best rice — the best rice is the one milled for what you are cooking. Here is our range, and which one to pick for everyday meals, idli and dosa, biryani and kanji.

Which rice to choose

Everyday meals (sappadu)

Karikalan Rice · Moongil Ponni Rice · Chennai Pattanam Rice

Ponni is the everyday table rice of Tamil Nadu. Karikalan is our well-aged premium Ponni, with good separation and a rich aroma; Moongil Ponni and Chennai Pattanam are dependable daily choices.

Soft idli and crisp dosa

Chennai Pattanam Idli Rice

Chennai Pattanam Idli Rice is milled for batter. Soak it before grinding, as you would any idli rice, for idlis that stay soft.

Biryani, pulao and ghee rice

Basmati Rice

Long-grain basmati stays separate when cooked, which is what a biryani or pulao needs.

Kanji, pongal and upma

Kurunai Rice (Broken Rice)

Kurunai (broken rice) is cleaned and graded, and cooks soft — the traditional choice for kanji and pongal.

Messes, hotels and large families

Kettimelam Rice · Karikalan Rice

Kettimelam and our other rice come in 26 kg bags, and we supply bulk orders to messes, hostels, caterers and stores on a standing rate.

All our rice

Questions people ask

Which is the best rice for daily use?

For everyday sappadu, Ponni rice is the most popular choice in Tamil Nadu. Our Karikalan is a well-aged premium Ponni; Moongil Ponni and Chennai Pattanam Rice are also made for daily meals.

Which rice is best for idli and dosa?

Use a rice milled for batter. Our Chennai Pattanam Idli Rice is made for soft idlis and crisp dosas, in 5 kg, 10 kg and 26 kg bags.

Which rice is best for biryani?

Long-grain basmati, which stays separate when cooked. We sell basmati in 1 kg and 5 kg packs.

Do you sell rice in 26 kg bags?

Yes. Karikalan, Chennai Pattanam, Chennai Pattanam Idli, Moongil Ponni, Kettimelam and Kurunai rice all come in 26 kg bags, and we quote standing rates for monthly bulk orders.

Where can I buy rice in Coimbatore?

From Cholan Rice and Millet Shop, 32/A2, SP Kannusamy Gounder St, Sanganoor, Coimbatore – 641027. Call or WhatsApp +91 90922 66667, or send an enquiry from our Contact page. We deliver across Tamil Nadu.

Not sure which to pick? Call or WhatsApp +91 90922 66667, or ask our assistant in the corner.

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