LEME Premium Ponni Parboiled Rice 5kg

Premium Ponni parboiled rice in a generous 5kg pack. Creamy white grains with a soft, fluffy texture when cooked. A wholesome, everyday rice that the whole family will love.

Why LEME Ponni Is a Smart Everyday Choice

• 🌾 Premium Sona Masoori Quality — carefully selected and graded to meet the quality benchmark of Sona Masoori. Medium grain, creamy white, with a clean taste that pairs with everything.
• 💧 Parboiled for Better Nutrition — the parboiling process drives nutrients from the bran into the grain before milling, so Ponni parboiled retains more vitamins and minerals than regular white rice. More thiamine, more niacin, more iron.
• 📉 Lower Glycemic Index — parboiled rice has a lower glycemic index compared to conventional white rice, supporting better blood sugar control and sustained energy. A smarter choice for everyday meals, per research published in PMC/NIH.
• 💪 Rich in Essential Nutrients — a daily bowl gives you niacin for energy metabolism, plus calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. One cup of cooked Ponni rice also provides a zinc boost.
• 🌿 High in Fiber & Gluten-Free — naturally gluten-free and higher in fiber than regular milled white rice, supporting digestion and heart health.
• 🍚 Soft, Fluffy, Non-Sticky — cooks up tender and separate. Perfect for steamed rice, fried rice, lemon rice, curd rice, and all your daily South Indian and Asian dishes.

Perfect For...

👨👩👧👦 Daily Family Meals: The 5kg pack is designed for regular household use. Soft, fluffy texture that works for everyday steamed rice, fried rice, and everything in between. A reliable, affordable staple that doesn't compromise on nutrition.

🥗 Health-Conscious Households: Lower glycemic index, higher fiber, and naturally gluten-free. A heart-healthy choice for those watching their blood sugar without giving up rice.

🍛 South Indian & Asian Cooking: Ponni's clean taste and fluffy texture make it ideal for South Indian staples like lemon rice, curd rice, tamarind rice, and sambar rice. Also great for biryani, fried rice, and porridge.

👵 Elders & Children: The soft, easy-to-digest texture is gentle on the stomach. The parboiling process preserves more nutrients than regular white rice, making it a nourishing choice for all ages.

About Ponni Rice

Ponni is one of South India's most beloved rice varieties, named after the Tamil word for "gold." Grown primarily in Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery delta region, Ponni is prized for its clean taste, soft texture, and versatility in everyday cooking.

Parboiled Ponni (also called "boiled Ponni" or "puzhungal arisi" in Tamil) undergoes a traditional steaming process before milling. The paddy is partially boiled in the husk, which pushes nutrients from the outer bran layer into the inner grain. The result: a grain that retains more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than regular milled white rice, with a firmer texture and separate grains when cooked.

The LEME Ponni is graded to Premium Sona Masoori quality standards, ensuring consistent grain size, clean milling, and reliable cooking results batch after batch.

👩🍳 Cooking Tips

For steamed rice: Use 2.5 cups water to 1 cup Ponni rice. Rinse gently before cooking. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender. Let rest 5 minutes before fluffing.

For fried rice: Cook as above, then spread on a tray to cool completely. Cold Ponni rice fries up beautifully with separate, non-sticky grains.

For porridge (kanji): Use 6–8 cups water to 1 cup Ponni rice. Simmer gently for 40–50 minutes until creamy. Add ginger and a pinch of salt for a comforting, restorative meal.

Product Specifications

Brand: LEME
Product: Premium Ponni Parboiled Rice
Also known as: Puzhungal Arisi, Boiled Ponni
Grade: Premium Sona Masoori Quality, Grade A
Grain Type: Medium grain, parboiled
Colour: Creamy white
Texture: Soft, fluffy, separate grains
Taste: Clean and mild
Nutrients: Niacin, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Fiber
Glycemic Index: Lower than regular white rice (parboiled)
Gluten-free: Yes
Origin: South India
Available sizes: 5kg
Suitable for: Steamed rice, fried rice, lemon rice, curd rice, tamarind rice, biryani, porridge, South Indian cuisine, Asian cuisine