{"product_id":"matta-rice-10065","title":"MATTA RICE","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiller Stores’ Matta Rice (Rosematta or Kerala Red Rice) retains its bran and offers a nutty, wholesome flavor. High in fiber and minerals, Matta Rice is a staple in Kerala cuisine, commonly paired with coconut-based curries, fish, or sambar. Its distinctive rosy hue adds color and nutrition to your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--story--\u003e\u003c!--faqs--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Matta Rice polished?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsk at the counter for the current batch - we stock both polished and unpolished grades depending on the variety, and we would rather tell you accurately than generalise on a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much water does Matta Rice need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt varies by variety and by how old the crop is. As a starting point use two to two and a half parts water to one part rice, and adjust after the first cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should Matta Rice be stored?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAirtight, cool and dry, with a couple of dried neem or bay leaves in the container if you keep it for months. Keep it off the floor and away from damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes Matta Rice need washing before cooking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, rinse until the water runs mostly clear. This removes loose surface starch and any dust from handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo you sell Matta Rice in bulk quantities?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Talk to us at the counter or contact the store for bulk and wholesale pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Matta Rice gluten free?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRice is naturally gluten free. We handle wheat and other grains in the same premises, so if you need a strict coeliac-safe supply, say so when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow long does Matta Rice take to cook?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 12 to 15 minutes on the stovetop after a 20-minute soak, or two to three whistles in a pressure cooker. Older crop takes a little longer and a little more water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the shelf life of Matta Rice, and how should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA year or more in an airtight container kept cool and dry. A couple of dried neem or bay leaves in the container helps keep weevils out. Keep it off the floor and away from damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes Matta Rice from Miller Stores different?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is cleaned and sorted in small batches rather than bulk-handled, and sold without polish or glazing agents. Ask at the counter which crop the current batch is from - older crop cooks differently, and we would rather tell you than let you find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller Stores","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":67913165013166,"sku":"online-productRICE_MATTA_","price":126.85,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5318\/7246\/files\/g1_0f757396-3ee7-4f66-8e72-bcf2a9de677b.webp?v=1793547732","url":"https:\/\/www.millerstores.com\/products\/matta-rice-10065","provider":"Miller Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}