Matta rice is an indigenous rice grown in palakad district of Kerala. Matta rice flakes are typically used in Kerala cuisine. Healthy alternative to white rice flakes, having a high nutritional contents. This is a healthy breakfast recipe for kids and adults.

  Ingredients

         1 Cup of Matta Rice Flakes
         1/2 Cup of Finely Chopped Onion
         2 Tbsp of Grated Coconut
         Few Curry Leaves
         2 Red Chillies or Green Chillies
         2 Tbsp of Roasted Peanuts
         Pinch of Asafoetida
         1 Tsp of Mustard
         1 Tsp of Urad Dal
         Oil and salt as needed

  Method

• Soak matta rice flakes in water for 3 mins.
• Heat a pan with oil, add red chillies, let it turn brown. To oil, add mustard, urad dal, asafoetida, curry leaves, onions (add one by one) fry for a 1-2 mins.
• Add roasted peanuts and fry for a min.
• In a medium flame, add soaked matta rice flakes, salt and fry for 1-2 mins.
• Finally add grated coconut, mix well and switch off the stove.
• Serve immediately with onion raita.

   
  Tips

• Don’t over soak the rice flakes, it will turn soggy while cooking.
• Adding peanuts are optional.
• You can follow the same recipe with white rice flakes.
• Soaking time for white flakes is 2 mins.
• You can add any vegetables of your choice.   

 
    Health Benefits of Matta Rice Flakes

• Matta rice flakes are very good for the people with heart disease, diabetes and weight loss.
• Low in cholesterol, high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.