KERALA RED RICE (MATTA )

KERALA  RED RICE ( Wayanad 20 ) Matta

1KG

Kerala Matta rice(Wayanad 20 )  This is an indigenous variety of rice grown in Wayanad  District of Kerala, India. It is different from brown rice. It is popular in Kerala, India and Sri Lanka where it is used on a regular basis for idlies, appams and plain rice. The robust and earthy flavor of Red Matta makes it suitable to accompany lamb, beef or game meats. Kerala Matta rice has been historically popular due to its rich and unique taste. It is used in preparations of rice-snacks like Kondattam, Murukku etc References to Kerala Matta can be found in the work “Rice in Kerala” authored by Sri.P.C. Sahadevan and published by the Government of Kerala in 1966.The rice is mentioned in Tamil Classics such as Thirukkural. Rice in the days of Chera/Chola Kingdoms was considered a royal food. The working classes more commonly ate Chama (an inferior variety of cereal).

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS :

Red rice has lots of fiber, due to the bran, and also the flavor is significantly more powerful compared to hulled rice, tasting more nutty and full. ed rice is a kind of unpolished rice which has higher nutritional value compared to white rice or even polished rice. Cooking time is generally more than white rice and it has a nutty taste and more gratifying flavor. It is fiber rich content, Vitamin B1 & B2, iron and calcium. Because of higher nutritive content as well as health advantages of red rice, it is strongly advised for heart patients as well as diabetics. Additionally it is loved by health gurus as well as fitness fanatics since it’s high fiber content helps gain less weight.

RETAIL PACKING AVAILABLE : 1 kg

BULK PACKING AVAILABLE : 25 kg / 50kg