How to cook Red Rice ? or How to cook Kerala Matta Rice ?

In my home we use kerala matta rice often. For fish kuzhambu, theeyal, puli kuzhambu and kerala sambar, kerala rice tastes better. But it takes a lot of time to get cooked. If we cook it in open pot, the time taken will be really more. But cooking using pressure cooker is the best option. But restricting it with limited water, is not good. So cooking it in pressure cooker with more water and straining it will work well. This is the method my mom uses. If you follow tis method, you will feel it very simple and easy.

There are many health benefits in red rice. I will list it out. It is rich in vitamin B6 and antioxidants. It makes us feel refreshed and activates muscles. We can be active and more fresh. It is rich in fiber. It keeps us feel full. Thereby helps in controlling obesity. Yes, it helps in weight loss too. If you are on weight loss diet, you can definitely use this red rice often. I hope this method of cooking helps you.

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How to cook Red Rice ? or How to cook Kerala Matta Rice ?

Prep Time : 10 mins	Cook Time: 30 mins
Yield: 2 cups	Svg Size: 1 cup
Average Rating: 5 for 5	Calories per Serving: 500
Posted By: Sabari	Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red Rice or Matta Arisi
• 4 cups of water

Quick Procedure

• Take one cup of red rice in a vessel. Wash it in water and drain it.
• Add 4 cups of water and we are going to pressure cook it. Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles. I mean 2 whistles more than white rice
• When the pressure subsides, open the lid. The rice is cooked. We need to strain the extra water and the strained rice is ready to serve with any kuzhambu of your choice.

Stepwise Pictures

Take one cup of red rice in a vessel

Wash it in water and drain it.

Add 4 cups of water and we are going to pressure cook it.

Pressure cook it for 3 to 4 whistles. I mean 2 whistles more than white rice.

When the pressure subsides, open the lid. The rice is cooked.

We need to strain the extra water and the strained rice is ready to serve with any kuzhambu of your choice.

Usually red rice or matta ari tastes better with fish kuzhambu, meen kuzhambu and kerala sambar