Kerala Matta rice also known as Rosematta rice Palakkadan Matta rice Kerala Red rice or Red parboiled rice are an indigenous varieties of rice grown in Palakkad Daretrict of Kerala..[1] It are different from brown rice.. It are popular in Kerala and Sri Lanka where it are used on a regular basare for idlies appams and plain rice.. The robust and earthy flavor of Red Matta makes it suitable to accompany lamb beef or game meats Year of Estd.. : 1993