Kerala Matta High bran (Parboiled)
The Story
Health Benefits
Storage
How to Cook
Kerala Matta High bran (Parboiled)
Description
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A popular variety of red rice from Kerala
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Tasty and nutritious red rice with high bran
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High nutritive content
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Single farm
Kerala Matta is a generic term used for parboiled red rice grown in Kerala. It is also called Kerala Red Rice or Palakkadan Matta Rice. Some also call it Rose Matta. This red rice is medium size grained, bold and plump even after cooking. It is very popular in Kerala and tastes delicious with all Kerala curries. Once you eat it, you will come back to it! A small quantity of Kerala Matta Rice is enough to satiate you. If you want to have a controlled diet and do not want to overeat, semi-polished varieties of red rice like Kerala Matta are an ideal option.
The Story
Kerala Matta rice available in the market is virtually white or a light pink in colour. This is because the rice is almost polished with most of the bran removed. Bio Basics' Kerala Matta ( high bran) Rice is deep red in colour because we retain 70% of bran to keep the fibre and mineral content very high.
During rice processing, after the paddy is cleaned, it is run through a sheller where the husk of the paddy is removed. In this unpolished stage, the rice has 100% bran and is fully red in colour. This unpolished rice may be difficult for daily consumption or for urban palates unless you are very committed to eating full fibre red rice. Unpolished rice is an excellent option for those who are prediabetic or diabetic.
However, many regular Kerala Matta consumers like to have higher than the regular 30% bran. So this high bran Kerala Matta is for that segment.
Bio Basics Kerala Matta (high bran) Rice is from a single PGS-certified organic farm in Palakkad. The bran content is around 70% and may show slight variation from batch to batch because the rice is manually processed by adjusting the blade of the polisher. Since most of the bran is left intact, the rice retains its deep red colour even after it is cooked.
Health
- Rich in nutrients
- High satiation
- Suitable choice for blood sugar management
- High fibre content
- Good for portion control
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
- Add a few cloves, bay leaves or chillies to keep it free from infestation.
- Don’t worry if you find bugs in your long stored rice. This is normal when grain is grown organically, processed and stored naturally. Sun dry for an hour, shade dry for another two hours, clean the rice and put it back in the container along with some cloves, bay leaves or chillies.
Cook
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Wash and pre-soak the rice for about two hours before cooking.
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Pressure cooker: 1 cup rice : 3 cups water. Cook on high flame for up to 4 whistles. The lower the flame and cook for up to 10 minutes. Wait for the cooker to cool before opening it. Drain excess water if any.
- Open vessel: 1 cup rice : 4 - 5 cups water. add the washed rice after water boils. Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occassionally . Drain excess water once cooked.
Additional Information
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1kg, 2kg, 5kg |
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Customer Reviews
Awesome product - special thanks to Ramesh and team for bringing such produce to consumers. However, the courier company used by BioBasics for Bangalore, ST Couriers (MouthShut rating: 1 out of 5 by 265 customers - screenshot attached) is not an ideal partner. Our last order reached from Combatore to Bangalore in 3 days but by the time it was delivered, another 3 days had passed, with no one from the courier company picking up the customer care phone or giving any input on when the product would be delivered. Ramesh's own team also had no clue about what happened to the delivery. This issue was discussed in detail with Ramesh and team, however, they still persist with the same courier company, so an abysmal one star rating for delivery.
This rice - have been using for sometime makes you feel fuller. My husband uses a monitoring device to monitor his sugar levels. This doesn't create a spike as compared to other rice & roti intake. Also you eat a lesser quantity as it keeps you feeling fuller.
In all a win. It is a little more chewy than regular red rice but you get used to it and more tastier.
Great quality and taste. I am loving it.
Many thanks bio basics for introducing the high bran version. Obviously the cooking time and efforts increase but taste and consistency of the cooked rice are well worth all the efforts.
