Ponni kaikuthal rice or Ponni hand-pounded rice is one of the healthiest rice in the world. It helps in maintaining the cholesterol level of the body. It can be used to make all the rice dishes and can be a healthy alternative for the normal rice.Hand pounded rice is rich in nutrients like fiber, protein, and iron. It has fiber content which helps in digestion.About 60 to 70 years ago people consumed only hand-pounded rice. Here the husk was removed from the harvested paddy by pounding the grains in a stone mortar and a wooden pestle.