Authentic Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram Poondu Saadam with Crisp Appalam
A fragrant South Indian rice dish bursting with the bold flavors of garlic, freshly crushed black pepper, and tempered spices. Served warm with crispy appalam for a comforting, traditional meal.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chana dal, and urad dal, allowing them to splutter and turn golden.
2
Add the dried red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida, stirring for a few seconds until fragrant.
3
Toss in the coarsely chopped garlic cloves and sauté on medium-low heat until they turn golden brown and tender.
4
Sprinkle the freshly crushed black pepper and salt directly over the garlic, mixing well.
5
Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked Ponni rice into the pan, and gently toss everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
6
Turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and let it rest for five minutes to absorb the flavors.
7
Serve hot garnished with extra curry leaves, accompanied by crispy fried appalam.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Ponni rice, cooled slightly
20 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon chana dal
1 tablespoon urad dal
2 dried red chillies
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
1 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper
Salt to taste
2 fried appalam for serving
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