Matta Rice/ Chemba Rice Recipe-Pressure Cooker Method

Step 1: To begin making the Matta Rice first wash the rice in a saucepan three times and soak the rice in water for half an hour

Step 2: Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a pressure cooker

Step 3: Add 3 cups of water in the pan of the pressure cooker, cover and place the weight on

Step 4: Cook the matta rice in the pressure cooker on medium high heat for 3 to 4 whistles; after the 3 to 4 whistles turn the heat to low

Step 5: Pressure cook the rice for another 5 to 8 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 6: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 7: Wait for the pressure to release completely and then open the cooker

Step 8: The Matta rice takes a little longer to cook than the traditional rice and hence the cooking time is much longer

Step 9: Serve Matta rice with Mixed Vegetable Sambar, Cabbage Thoran/Poriyal and Spicy Lime Pickle for a vegetarian option or you can serve it with Kerala style Fish Curry for a non vegetarian option