Rose Matta rice, also known as Kerala Red rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, or Red parboiled rice, isa type of rice grown in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India.It's known for its coarseness and health benefits.The reddish brown color comes from parboiling, which helps retain the rice's nutrition.Rose Matta rice is gluten-free and can be a nutritious choice for carbohydrates.It's used in a wide variety of foods, including plain rice, idlis, appams, murukku, and kondattam.
