Palakkadan Matta Rice (also known as the Rosematta Rice, Kerala Red Rice, or Red Parboiled Rice) is an indigenous variety of rice grown in Palakkad District of Kerala. It is different from regular brown rice. It is widely used in Kerala and Sri Lanka on a regular basis and is the tastiest among the group. Kerala Matta rice is very rich in the content of nutrients and is very unique in its taste and colour.
Nutritional Facts
Energy--353kcal/1501.2kj
Protein--7.1g
Total Carbohydrate--79.9g
Total Fat--0.6g
Dietary Fiber--2.4g
Calcium--12.8mg
Cholestrol--0mg
Sodium--15mg
Sugar--0.8g
Trans Fat--0g
Saturated Fat--0g
Monosaturated Fat--<0.5g
Polysaturated Fat--<0.5g
Vitamin C--0mg
Vitamin A--0IU
Iron--0.5mg
How to Use
Strong Microwave-Rinse the rice once or twice in running cold water and drain the excess water.
soak the rice in water and place the container in the microwave.
Microwave till it’s fully cooked and soft enough.
The cooking time varies depending on the type of microwave and container used.
Suggested only for the small serving of rice.
Boiling time of rice can vary depending on the type of paddy used for processing.