How to prepare Kongu-style Arisi Paruppu Sadam (Rice) ?

Kongu-style Arisi Paruppu Sadam is a traditional and flavorful rice dish from the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu. Here's a simple recipe to prepare this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rice

- 1 cup Toor dal 

- 2 cups water

- 1 tablespoon ghee

- 1 small onion, finely chopped

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1 inch ginger, grated

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- Salt, to taste

- 2-3 dried red chilies, broken into pieces

- 1 sprig curry leaves

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice and toor dal separately and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.

2. Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the broken red chilies, curry leaves, and sauté for a minute.

3. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent.

4. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric powder, and salt. Sauté for a minute, until the spices are fragrant.

5. Add the soaked and drained rice and toor dal to the pan. Mix well with the spice mixture.

6. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and dal are cooked and mushy.

8. Fluff the Arisi Paruppu Sadam with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro (if using).

9. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as sambar, rasam, or kootu.

Tips:

- Use a 1:1 ratio of rice to toor dal for the best flavor and texture.

- Adjust the amount of spices and chili powder according to your desired level of spiciness.

- You can add vegetables like carrots, peas, or beans to the sadam for added flavor and nutrition.

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