ARISI PARUPU SADAM

 

 Arisi parupu sadam,is an authentic rice dish prepared in the Kongu region,in Tamilnadu. Arisi,is Tamil word for rice and parupu  sadam translates to lentil. Though,this rice tastes like sambar sadam,there are differences between the two. Tamarind is not used in this preparation. This one pot meal can be prepared with ease.

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

RAW RICE- 1 CUP

TOOR DAL- 1/4 CUP

 

WATER- 5 CUPS

ONIONS- 2 NOS

TOMATOES- 2 NOS

GARLIC CLOVES- 5 NOS

SAMBAR POWDER- 3 TSP

TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TSP

FOR TEMPERING

SESAME- 1 TBSP

MUSTARD- 1 TSP

CUMIN- 1 TSP

RED CHILLIES-2 NOS

ASAFOETIDA- 1/2 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 1 SPRIG

METHOD

Wash rice and toor dal and soak it for ten minutes. Heat sesame oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard,when it starts to splutter,add cumin seeds and other ingredients cited under the column "for tempering"

Over the tempering,add chopped onions,salt and fry till the onions turn translucent. Now add garlic cloves,tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes turn mushy.

 

Over this add turmeric powder,sambar powder and fry in mild heat for a minute and switch off.

Now transfer the soaked rice and lentil to the pressure cooker and add five cups of water salt and close the lid.

Cook for 5-6 whistles and switch off. If you want your rice to be of fluffy consistency,then reduce the water quantity and the whistles.

On cooling,remove the lid,and add 4tsps of ghee and mix well and serve.