Organic Matta Red Rice

Preparation Time : 10 mins

Cooking time : 30 mins 

Serves : 1

Ingredients :

Ikai Organic Matta Rice : 1 cup

Water : 2.5 cups ( If making in Pressure Cooker rice and water ratio 1:2.5 ). If cooking in open vessel use plenty of water so that the rice is fully covered. About 4-5 cups.

Method :

Pressure Cooker 

1. Take 1 cup of rice in a vessel ,wash it 3-4 times in cold water. Drain off the excess water.
2. In the pressure cooker , using the same cup add 2.5 cups of water .
3. Add the rice and spread the rice evenly in the pressure cooker. 
4. Close the lid and wait for the vapor to start coming out. Now put the whistle.
5. Puff of the stove after 3 whistles. 
6. Wait till all the pressure is released , check the rice. 
7. Transfer the rice to another vessel and stir it slightly so that the rice remain non -sticky. Serve it with some curry. 

Open Vessel 

1. Wash the rice 3-4 times in cold water and soak it in water for about an hour.
2. In a wide thick bottom vessel take 4-5 cups of water and keep it on a stove to boil.
3. Once the water starts to boil , transfer the rice to the vessel and stir it so that the rice does not stick to the bottom .
4. Allow it to boil , stir it in between. It will take about 45 mins to an hour to cook. 
5. Check if the rice is done by pressing it between your fingers and pressing it.
6. Once done , drain the excess water using a colander. The rice is ready to be served. 

Tips 

1. The washed water from the rice is very good to water the plants.
2. The water drained after cooking the rice can be used for washing hair , face and even as natural starch for your cotton clothes. 
3. Water  left after cooking rice is called “Kanji”. In many southern states such as Kerala, people start their day with Kanji Water. It is a good idea to kickstart your day with some extra energy provided in a glass of Kanji.