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What is the staple diet of a Keralite?

  1. Parboiled rice

  2. Basmati rice

  3. Wheat

  4. Maize

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Explanation

Parboiled rice (matta rice) is the staple food of Kerala, distinct from basmati or other varieties. It is partially boiled in the husk, retaining more nutrients and giving it a reddish color. Kerala's cuisine centers around rice-based dishes, unlike wheat-based diets in North India or maize consumption in other regions.