Matta Rice commonly known as Matta Rice, also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice or Red Parboiled rice, is locally sourced from the Palakkad region of Kerala, India. It is an indigenous variety from the Western Ghasts. Matta Rice is also a great source of magnesium. Magnesium is an important macro-mineral required daily for good health. It is used in several enzymatic reactions in your body and its deficiency can lead to multiple health conditions. These yellowish red grains of rice possess their own unique taste and heavenly flavour. Matta Rice is the coarse rice that which retains the outer coat as it ensures high content of nutrients for its natural goodness. With increased quantities of minerals, vitamins, fibre, Matta rice goes for gold for its contribution to a healthy heart which keeps the blood vessels clear of clogs and clots.
How to Use
Thoroughly rinse 1 cup of Matta Rice and soak it for 30 - 50 minutes in lukewarm water.
Add the soaked rice to 6 cups of boiling water
Add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil and salt to taste
Allow it to boil properly by stirring in between
Wait for 5 - 10 minutes and drain the excess water
