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KERALA RED MATTA RICE IDLI RECIPE

KERALA RED MATTA RICE IDLI

Matta rice also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice or Red parboiled rice. Matta rice or red rice is highly nutritious because of its outer bran 

We have different types of matta rice like polished /unpolished / single boiled /double boiled /raw matta / with bran /without bran etc.

BENEFITS OF MATTA RICE – Kerala Matta rice is a source of many nutrients including carbohydrates, Vitamin A, B, Magnesium and Calcium. The adequate availability of such minerals and vitamins helps in maintaining a healthy body and lively organs. Calcium is an important factor for keeping bones and teeth strong.

This rice is highly nutritious and rich in fibre. Its high fiber content will leave you feeling fuller even when you eat less. This means that you’re eating just the right amount of your daily calorie intake.

Red rice miraculously controls the insulin levels within the body and is extremely beneficial for someone who is diabetic and would still like to enjoy the goodness of rice.

INGREDIENTS

  • Red kerala matta rice – 2 cups
  • Idli rice – 1 cup
  • White urad dal – 1 cup
  • Poha/ murmura  – ½ cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Water  as needed

METHOD

Wash and soak Red rice + Idli rice + poha together for 5 to 6 hours.

Wash and soak urad dal for 3 to 4  hours.

Grind the soaked urad dal first adding water little by little in regular intervals. Make a smooth, fluffy batter. Remove in a bowl.

Grind the rice to a smooth paste adding required water. The texture of red rice batter will be different compared to your regular batter .

Remove the batter and mix with urad dal batter. Add salt .

IMPORTANT TIP – Use your hands and beat the battefr well for 2 to 3 mins OR use a beater and beat for a min .  Allow the batter to ferment for 10 to 12 hrs depending on the temperature .

The next day morning,batter would have raised a bit with sour smell.

Mix the batter well and make idlis.

Boil water in a idli steamer .

Grease the idli plate with little oil and pour the batter.

Steam the idlis for 10 to 12 minutes

. Remove the idlis and serve hot with chutney or sambar or any side accompaniments .

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