About
Matta Rice, also known as Palakkadan Matta Rice, is a type of rice grown in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It is a short-grain, reddish-brown rice with a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It is a popular ingredient in traditional Kerala dishes such as puttu, appam, and idiyappam as well as rice porridge, rice cakes, and other dishes. It is high in fiber and protein, and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.5
Fats
21.5
Carbs
0.0
Fibre
0.3
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Recipe
Ingredients
Matta Rice
2 cups
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
oil
2 tablespoons
black pepper
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash the Matta Rice in a bowl of cold water and set aside.
Step 2:
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Step 3:
Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and turmeric powder and stir for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add the Matta Rice and stir for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the salt and black pepper and stir for a few more minutes.
Step 6:
Add the water and bring to a boil.
Step 7:
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Step 8:
Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Step 9:
Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments. Enjoy!
Did you know?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 12142 users have chowed down on Matta Rice a whopping 75153 times.
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