Heera Rose Matta Rice

Heera Rose Matta Rice — The Rustic Red Rice of Kerala

Rose Matta rice, also known as Kerala red rice or Palakkadan Matta, is a beloved staple of South Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. With its distinctive pinkish-red hue, robust earthy flavour, and satisfying chewy texture, it's a world apart from ordinary white rice — and far more nutritious.

Heera's Rose Matta Rice is sourced and milled to deliver the authentic taste and texture that Kerala households have cherished for generations. Whether you're cooking a traditional Kerala meal or exploring South Indian cuisine for the first time, this is the rice that brings it all together.

Why You'll Love It

• Distinctive pinkish-red colour with a hearty, earthy flavour
• Higher in fibre and nutrients than polished white rice
• Naturally filling — a little goes a long way
• Ideal for traditional Kerala and Sri Lankan dishes
• Available in a generous 5kg pack — great value for families

Serving Suggestions

Perfect with Kerala fish curry, sambar, rasam, and coconut-based gravies. Also excellent as a base for kanji (rice porridge) and puttu. Requires slightly longer cooking than white rice — soak for 30 minutes before cooking for best results.