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How to Cook Matta Rice | How to Cook Kerala Red Rice

How to Cook Kerala Matta Rice with step by step pictures. Kerala red rice is high in fibre and very good for health. Learn perfect method for cooking matta rice or Kerala red rice in pressure cooker, draining method and using instant pot. Cooked matta rice can be served with fish curry or over meen curry.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Aarthi

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Cooking pot
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Matta Rice | Kerala Red Rice
  • Water

Instructions

How to Cook Kerala Matta Rice (Pressure cooker method)

  • Take matta rice in a pressure cooker. You can use short grain or long grain red rice. Red rice is unpolished so there will be lots of starch content in the rice. Rub it well using your hands and rinse it multiple times. The water should run clear.
  • Cover the rice with lots of water, there is no particular measurement for water, you can add extra because we are going to strain it anyway. Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 4 whistle. Turn off the flame and let the pressure release by itself.
  • Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and check whether the rice is cooked. Drain the rice in a colander. Once rice is strained. Rinse it under cold water to remove excess starch content which makes rice fluffy.
  • Place the colander over the pressure cooker and let it strain for 10 to 15 minutes to remove all the excess water. Red rice is cooked and looks fluffy. Serve with your favorite curry.

How to Cook Kerala Matta Rice (Draining Method)

  • Take red rice in a bowl. Place it under water, rub it well to remove excess starch. Drain the excess water, repeat this process at least 4 to 5 times.
  • Now rice is cleaned well. Since I am cooking this red rice using draining method it might take some time to cook. So it is better to soak for minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour. This step is optional. if you don't soak in prior the cooking time might vary.
  • Now let's boil the rice. take lots of water in a big pot. I use my rice cooking pot. Bring the water to a full boil. You can add some salt if you want. Add in the drained soaked rice into the boiling water. Reduce the flame and cook on medium heat till rice is cooked. Stir often and continue cooking the rice for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is cooked. To check whether the rice is cooked or not, press the rice between your fingers to check whether it is soft.
  • Once the rice is cooked, strain it using a colander. If you want, you can rinse the cooked rice with water to stop the cooking process and it makes the rice fluffy. Serve.

How to Cook Kerala Matta Rice (Instant pot)

  • Wash matta rice at least 5 to 6 times. Soak rice in water for at least 30 mins. Take the rice in the instant pot.
  • For every 1 cup of rice add 8 cups of water. Add salt to taste. Cover and set the instant pot to pressure cook mode and set timer to 8 minutes.  Once the timer goes off. Let the pressure release by itself.
  • Open the instant pot. Drain the rice in a colander. Let it cool before serving. Serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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