Cook That Perfect Bowl Of Red Rice Today - 24 Mantra Organic

If you are bored with the daily taste of white rice, give your tastebuds a new experience by cooking red rice to perfection. This rice is chewier but packed with fibres and beneficial nutrients. This rice is essentially the go-to choice for most foods in Kerala cuisine.

Ensure you buy your rice from the ideal source. If you aim at cooking red rice this weekend, assure that it is organic. Organic rice is free of any additives and rich in antioxidants and micronutrients. Since this rice has a chewy structure, it’s hard to separate the good from the bad.

This nature is why an organic purchase is your safest bet for cooking red rice.

Steps to cook red rice

Steps towards cooking red rice are as follows:

• Take one cup of red rice in a bowl or sieve.
• Wash this in cold water under a running tap. Gently rub the rice to remove any dust or husk.
• Drain all the water after washing.
• In a saucepan, add two and a half cups of water. Bring this to boil on a medium flame to ensure you do not lose much water to steam.
• When the water reached a boil, add the rice gently. Beware of splashing of the boiling water.
• To this, add a small pinch of salt to enhance its flavour.
• Add a teaspoon of organic olive oil to this. This will provide a better shine to the rice and ensure they do not stick to each other. (optional)
• Reduce the flame to minimum. Now let it simmer.
• Cook covered so that the steam is retained for better cooking red rice.
• The rice takes around 30-35 minutes to cook.
• Use a form to fluff the rice and then cover it again.
• Allow it to sit for 5 minutes for the water to absorb and the rice to cook to perfection.

Pro tips

Here are a few simple tips to keep in mind when you cook red rice.

• This process of cooking red rice will take longer than white rice, do not open the bowl often while cooking. The release of steam will affect cooking.
• Adding oil is optional to the process.
• Wash the rice well and cook immediately. Wash rice only in cold water. Hot water will cook the rice slightly and affect the taste.

Helpful recipes

Once you have the perfect ways of cooking red rice, here are a few dishes you can make to experience all its benefits.

Red rice poha

Give a healthier twist to your traditional Indian breakfast. Replace your flattened rice with red rice for a better, distinct taste and flavour. To make this better, you can also cook them with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.

Red rice with avial

Red rice is a regular staple in the Kerala kitchen, and the best way to enjoy this with a hot bowl of Avial. Avail is a Malayalam recipe that includes wholesome vegetables like potato, mango, carrots, drumstick, pumpkin, and much more.

Slow cook all these veggies in a gravy made from coconuts and green chillies. This accurately made delicacy is the perfect partner to prepare before cooking red rice.

Kheer with red rice

This Indian milk-based dessert is the go-to option during many festivals and celebrations. This dish, traditionally made vermicelli or white-rice. To add a unique twist, you can add some red rice to this combination. Saffron, cardamom, almonds, and milk combine with the perfect balance of sugar to create this beautiful dish.

Final thoughts

After cooking red rice and relishing its fine taste, you will find it hard to go back to white rice. A typical rice Indian cooking is often only brought to light during special occasions and festivals.

You can always add red rice, especially the organic variant, to your daily diet and give your taste buds a whole new punch. This heather alternative is a perfect match for all kinds of Indian foods. And you will never know until you try them.

Try 24 Mantra Organic’s range of rice products and savour the taste of organic goodness.