This traditional and indigenous Palakkadan Matta variety is cultivated using natural farming methods. Loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and rare nutrients, this rice is revered by fitness enthusiasts. This rice variety has a high concentration of vitamin B6. Research has also found that this rice variety can fight asthma on regular consumption. Also known as Royal rice, Chenkazhama comes with the prestigious GI tag. Parboiling in copper vessels with firewood helps retain its nutritional value.