Verkadalai Sadam: A Quick and Delicious Peanut Rice Recipe by Premalatha Chandran

Premalatha Chandran, a skilled food blogger known for her culinary expertise, introduces us to a delectable creation she calls "Verkadalai Sadam For Neivedyam." This delightful dish is a type of Kalanda sadam, which is essentially a variety of rice recipes. What makes this dish even more appealing is its quick preparation time; you can whip it up in just 30 minutes. This efficiency makes it an ideal choice for those moments when you desire a speedy yet uniquely delicious meal that's bound to satisfy your taste buds. Without any further delay, let's delve right into the intricacies of this mouthwatering recipe and explore the flavours that will surely captivate the palates of everyone who tries it.

Ingredient list for Verkadalai Sadam:

Roasting the Ingredients:

• ½ tsp of pepper
• 1 tsp of chana dal
• 1 tsp of urad dal
• 2 tbsp of peanuts
• ½ tsp of cumin seeds
• 3 dried red chilies
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 1 tsp of ghee

Tempering and Mixing:

• 2 tbsp of ghee
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 2 tsp of peanuts
• Curry leaves
• ¼ tsp of turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Prepared peanut powder
• Combining with Cooked Rice:
• 2 cups of cooked rice

How to Make Verkadalai Sadam:

Roasting the Ingredients:

• Heat a pan and add ½ tsp of pepper, 1 tsp of chana dal, 1 tsp of urad dal, 2 tbsp of peanuts, ½ tsp of cumin seeds, 3 dried red chillies, and a pinch of hing (asafoetida). Roast these ingredients in 1 tsp of ghee until the dals turn golden brown. Once roasted, remove them from the pan and allow them to cool down completely. After cooling, grind them into a fine powder.

Tempering and Mixing:

• In the same pan, add 2 tbsp of ghee and heat it. Add 1 tsp of mustard seeds and 2 tsp of peanuts. Roast them well until the peanuts turn golden brown.
• Then, add curry leaves, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, salt to taste, and the prepared peanut powder. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Combining with Cooked Rice:

• Add 2 cups of cooked rice to the pan and mix it well with the prepared peanut mixture.
• Ensure that the rice is coated evenly with the flavours of the mixture.

Finishing Touch:

• Your delicious Verkadalai Sadam, or peanut rice, is now ready to be served!

Additional Tips:

• To enhance the taste, consider adding extra ghee during tempering.
• When grinding the peanut powder, make sure to keep it slightly coarse to prevent the peanuts from releasing excess oil.

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Premalatha Chandran's Verkadalai Sadam is a delightful and straightforward recipe that offers a burst of flavour. With its quick preparation time and rich taste, it's a perfect option for a satisfying meal. Don't hesitate to try this peanut rice recipe and discover the delightful blend of spices and textures it brings to your plate. Have you ever tried peanut rice before? It's time to give it a try and savour the deliciousness of Verkadalai Sadam!