Authentic Tamil Nadu Arisi Paruppu Sadam
A comforting and wholesome one-pot meal from Tamil Nadu made with rice, lentils, and aromatic spices. This traditional comfort food is finished with a sizzling tempering of ghee, cumin, and curry leaves.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash the rice and dal together in a bowl until the water runs clear. Soak them in water for about 15 minutes, then drain.
2
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pressure cooker or pot over medium heat.
3
Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Then add cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chillies, and fresh curry leaves.
4
Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent and light golden brown.
5
Add the chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
6
Add the drained rice and dal mixture to the cooker. Stir gently for a minute to coat the grains with the aromatics.
7
Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Mix well.
8
Cover the pressure cooker with its lid and cook for 4 to 5 whistles on medium heat, then turn off the flame.
9
Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the cooker.
10
Gently mash the cooked rice and dal mixture slightly with the back of a ladle to achieve a creamy, cohesive texture.
11
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and a final drizzle of warm ghee before serving hot with papad and pickle.
Ingredients
1 cup raw ponni boiled rice or sona masuri
1/2 cup yellow moong dal or tuor dal
3 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
4-5 dry red chillies
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
4.5 cups water
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander leaves
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