Order 100% Organic Kitchili Samba Rice and other Organic Traditional Rice Varieties Online (Exclusively Vaccum Packed) from Sweet Karam Coffee
(Scroll down for benefits & unique nutritional properties)
Sweet Karam Coffee is happy to partner with Namma Nellu to bring 100% organic rice varieties to your home.
About Namma Nellu:
- India is endowed with very exceptionally rich biodiversity in rice. So rich that it will take you 500 years to taste all native varieties of rice just once if you eat one rice a day!
- Since 1995 Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) an NGO has been conserving traditional rice varieties and documenting and researching their agronomic properties.
- Through the years they have realised that these varieties are important not only for their agronomic properties (flood/drought resistance, pests/disease resistance, suitability to various soil types and ecosystems etc.) but also their value in terms of nutrition, culinary traditions and therapeutic value.
- The numbers and extent of cultivation of these varieties have been declining sharply and many of these varieties are threatened with extinction.
- Namma Nellu through Sempulam Sustainable Solutions is involved in helping these farmers market these varieties. Systematic monitoring of organic cultivation of these varieties is ensured. Farmers are paid a premium price at the point of purchase itself. Namma Nellu provides branding and marketing support and ensures the customer organically cultivated traditional varieties.
- Namma Nellu also procures region-specific rice varieties from across India from genuine organic farmers. Along with its huge range of traditional organic rice varieties, organically cultivated pulses and millets are also procured directly from farmers and supplied to the consumers.
- During the course of its work for the last 27 years on indigenous seed conservation, the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems (CIKS) has collected more than 100 indigenous varieties of rice suitable for cultivation in Tamil Nadu.
- Several indigenous paddy varieties have a low Glycemic Index (GI) and this is of crucial importance in a population with a high and increasing incidence of diabetes.
All the farmers are cultivating the traditional rice varieties in organic farming without the use of pesticides and any forms of chemicals. So, all the nutrients are retained in the rice which meets the requirement of the body and keeps our system healthy. You can place an order for any of the 14 organic traditional rice varieties in our online farm store.
Organic is not a trend, it is the traditional way to live healthy.
Nutritional Properties
The raw Kitchili samba is high in protein, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
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Nutritional Content |
Raw Kitchili samba (per 100 g)* |
Modern Varieties (per 100 g)* |
|
Calcium (mg) |
30.00 |
7.49 |
|
Iron (mg) |
5.40 |
0.65 |
|
Potassium (mg) |
112.40 |
108 |
|
Magnesium (mg) |
31.40 |
19.30 |
|
Zinc (mg) |
1.60 |
1.21 |
|
Phosphorus (mg) |
144.7 |
96 |
|
Protein (g) |
9.02 |
7.94 |
Kitchili Samba - The Fine-grained rice
Kichilli samba is fine-grained rice, popular in South India especially in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. Kitchili refers to a fruit and this rice variety probably derives its name from the resemblance of this fruit. It has a pale orange thin grain (colour resembling that of a kitchili fruit) with a pleasant aroma. Its low glycemic index helps control the blood sugar level and it helps to improve the skin glow. Kichilli samba rice is also used in the preparation of Briyani.
Why Kitchili Samba?
If your staple food is rice, then you will have to choose the right rice that strengthens your body. Kitchili Samba is a popular variety in samba. This variety was consumed by the royal family in the early days and a few of the farmers. This variety is resistant to pests and diseases. So, this can be produced organically without any pesticides. With pale white in color, this variety of rice can be cultivated in 130 - 140 days.
Characteristic of the grain
The colour of the rice is white and it has fine grains.
Special Features
Consumption of this rice gives a sheen to the body. It is digested very easily.
Health Benefits of Kitchili Samba Rice:
- Good for diabetic patients as this has low glycemic index value which controls the blood glucose
- Easily digestible - People of all ages can eat
- Improves immunity of the body and keeps the diseases away
- Gives glows to the skin
- Helps to gain weight
- Strengthens the body and muscular system
Suitable Dishes
- A fine South Indian variety is preferred for the Indian table.
- Consumed both as raw and boiled rice
Shipping Charges:
Free Shipping for the orders on or above Rs.499/-. Flat Rs.49 will be charged for the orders on or below Rs.498.
Shipping Policy -
1) Do you have shipping across India?
Yes, we have shipping across India.
2) When will my order be delivered?
Estimated delivery is given against each order. While sincere efforts are being made to deliver the products within the given time frame, factors like availability, festive seasons, courier delays are bound to happen. These factors are constantly monitored to keep any inordinate delays under control.
| Chennai | Same Day (Order before 4pm) |
| Bangalore | within 2 days |
| Other metro cities | within 3-5 days |
| Rest of India | within 4-6 days |
3) How will my order be delivered?
Deliveries across Chennai -
Our own delivery executives will deliver your order for orders within Chennai in Sweet Karam Coffee signature bag.
Deliveries across Bangalore -
Order will be delivered by our Last mile delivery partner for orders within Bangalore in Sweet Karam Coffee signature bag.
Deliveries to other places EXCEPT Chennai & Bangalore -
Courier companies offering the best services are roped in to deliver your products safely for orders outside Chennai.
4) How will I get information regarding my order delivery?
Chennai & Bangalore order: customer will be called by our delivery team prior to their order getting dispatched.
Non-Chennai & Bangalore order: customer will receive the AWB No. at the registered email ID using which the tracking can be done using the tracking link attached to the email. The courier partner will get in touch with you prior to the delivery.
5) What if I am not available during the time of delivery?
Chennai orders: Delivery will be rescheduled again the very next day.
Non-Chennai orders: Delivery will be rescheduled again after discussions with our courier partner and the rescheduled date will be provided.
6) What happens if a wrong address or phone number is provided?
Chennai orders & Bangalore orders: Address can be changed by directly calling our customer support number or sending a mail to our official mail id care@sweetkaramcoffee.in
Non-Chennai & Bangalore Orders:
Pre Dispatch: Address can be changed by directly calling our customer support number or sending a mail to our official mail id care@sweetkaramcoffee.in.
Post Dispatch: Address Line only can be changed,by directly calling our customer support number or sending a mail to our official mail id care@sweetkaramcoffee.in.
7) What is the procedure to cancel the order?
Cancellation of order can be done by calling our customer support number. However, cancellation of order can only be done within two hours of order time.
8) Can I request for a Proof Of Delivery (POD)?
Yes, Proof Of Delivery will be provided two days from the requested date.
Note: Proof Of Delivery available only for 3days from the date of delivery.
9) What happens when there is National Holiday?
Orders will not be Processed or Dispatched during National Holidays.
Refund Policy -
NOTE:
In all the below cases, the products will be returned to us either through our courier partner or to our delivery executive depending on the delivery location. The pickup for which will be scheduled by us.
1) What if delivery of the order is delayed beyond the given timeline?
Chennai orders: Order will be arranged for delivery on the 2nd business day. If it gets delayed beyond that order amount will be refunded as loyalty points.
Non-Chennai orders: Only the dispatch date can be assured by sweetkaramcoffee.in. With respect to delivery (please find our delivery timeline) if it is beyond the mentioned delivery time, the issue will be raised with our courier partner and delivery will be arranged in 24-48hrs. If it gets delayed further, reshipment will be processed.
2) What if the product is out of stock?
Information will be provided about the same and the product amount will be refunded as loyalty points.
3) How will I get my refund?
Refunds related to any order will be evaluated and will be issued as loyalty points which can be redeemed as store credit to place the subsequent order.
4) What if the items I have received are damaged?
Damages will be verified based on photographs of corresponding products shared by you. Based on the evaluation, the refund will be issued as loyalty points.
5) Is it possible for me to get the money refunded?
No, the refund will only be issued as loyalty points.
6) What if an item is missed out?
You will be notified well in advance regarding the missed out products. Apart from this, if there is a discrepancy in the order, it will be verified with the photographs of the products received against the photograph of the physical invoice attached along with your order.
7) What if I have a quality complaint?
The details regarding the quality complaint must be explained clearly to our customer support executive and the refund is clearly subjected to the management’s decision.
8) How long will it take for me to get my refund?
Anywhere between 48-72 business hours from the date of delivery.
9) How long do I have to report a complaint regarding a product?
Any complaint needs to be raised within 24 hours from the date of delivery.
