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Rosematta Rice

Also Known As : Kerala Matta Rice, Palakkadan Matta, Matta Rice,Kerala Red Rice, Matta rice
Technical Name : Oryza sativa
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Rosematta rice has robust earthy flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Rosematta Rice can be used for idli and appams.
  2. It can be steamed or boiled and served with accompaniments.
  3. Rosematta rice go well with beef curry, chicken curry, mutton curry or even vegetarian curry.

Common names and forms

  1. Cooked Matta Rice
  2. Matta Rice water

Description

Rosematta Rice are an indigenous variety of rice grown in Palakkad District of Kerala. Rosematta Rice are different from brown rice. They are brown in colour. They are popular in Sri Lanka and Kerala where they are used on a regular basis for idlies, appams and are also consumed as regular plain rice.

Health benefits

  • Rosematta Rice is a great source of magnesium which is an important mineral required every day for good health.(1)
  • It reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes and is rich source of fibre and keeps bowel movement healthy.(1)
  • It regulates blood pressure in the body.(1)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/health-benefits-of-matta-rice/#gref

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