🌾 Benefits of Natural Stone Ground Rice Flour
1. 🌿 Nutrient Retention
Stone grinding retains more fiber, vitamins, and minerals
Especially beneficial when using brown rice (contains bran and germ)
2. 💡 Gluten-Free
100% naturally gluten-free
Suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance
3. 💪 Easy to Digest
Light on the stomach
Less likely to cause bloating or discomfort
A good choice for babies, elderly people, or those with sensitive digestion
4. 🩺 Supports Heart and Metabolic Health
Brown rice flour contains:
Magnesium, which helps regulate blood pressure
Manganese and selenium (antioxidant properties)
5. 🔥 Low Heat Processing
Stone grinding creates less friction and heat than steel rollers
Helps preserve:
Natural starches (better texture)
Enzymes
Natural oils
6. 🧁 Better Flavor and Texture
Gives a nutty, earthy, or sweet undertone (depending on the type of rice)
Coarser texture can improve crispiness in snacks and lightness in batters
🍽️ Uses of Natural Stone Ground Rice Flour
🍛 Traditional Recipes
South Indian Cuisine
Idiyappam (string hoppers)
Puttu
Akki Roti (Karnataka)
Dosa & Uttapam
Often mixed with urad dal for dosa/uttapam batter
Snacks
Murukku, thattai, chakli
Chekkalu (Andhra savory snack)
Sweets
Rice flour halwa
Modaks, kozhukattai (especially during Ganesh Chaturthi)
🥞 Baking & Cooking
Gluten-free baking: cookies, muffins, pancakes
As a partial substitute for wheat flour to make recipes lighter or gluten-free
Used to thicken soups, sauces, and stews
🍳 Batter & Frying
Crisp coating for fried items (e.g., pakoras, tempura)
Helps give a light, crispy texture
👶 Baby Food
Mild and easy-to-digest porridge
Can be cooked with milk, ghee, or mashed fruits
🛑 Things to Keep in Mind
Shelf life: Stone-ground flours can spoil faster due to natural oils—store in airtight containers, preferably in the fridge if not used often
Texture: Slightly coarser than machine-milled flour—may absorb more water in recipes
White vs Brown Rice Flour:
White rice flour: lighter, more neutral taste
Brown rice flour: more fiber, nutrients, and earthy flavor