Authentic Tamil Nadu Salem Karuveppilai Sadam with Warm Ghee Roasted Papad
A fragrant and wholesome South Indian rice dish bursting with the earthy flavors of fresh curry leaves and warm spices. Tossed in aromatic sesame oil, this comforting delicacy pairs wonderfully with a crunchy papad.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dry roast the chana dal, urad dal, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and dry red chillies in a pan until golden and aromatic, then let cool.
2
Add the fresh curry leaves to the same warm pan and let them crisp up slightly using residual heat.
3
Grind the roasted spices, lentils, and curry leaves into a fine, fragrant powder.
4
Heat sesame oil in a large kadai and temper the mustard seeds, asafoetida, cashews, and peanuts until golden.
5
Reduce heat, add the cooked Ponni rice, ground curry leaf spice powder, and salt to taste.
6
Gently toss everything together on low heat until the rice is evenly coated and thoroughly heated through.
7
Serve warm accompanied by crispy ghee roasted papad.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Ponni rice, cooled
1 cup fresh curry leaves, tightly packed
2 tablespoons chana dal
1 tablespoon urad dal
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 dry red chillies
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
10 cashews
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
Salt to taste
Ghee roasted papad for serving
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