Seeraga samba is an aromatic rice It is the most available varieties in the United States. ... Seeraga samba is an ingredient in biriyani a traditional Indian dish. When cooked properly seerage samba rice grains are fluffy and loose. The tiny-grained seeraga samba gets its name from its resemblance to cumin which is known as seeragam or seera in Tamil Nadu and is the most expensive rice grown in that southern India state. Seeraga samba is an ingredient in biriyani a traditional Indian dish. HEALTH BENEFITS: Health Benefit and Nutritional content of seeraga samba rice. Helps in fighting cancer: Seeraga samba rice contains selenium which helps to prevent the cancer of colon and intestine. It has got more fiber and anti-oxidant which helps to remove free radicals from colon and intestine.