Kongunadu Arisi Paruppu Sadam is a wholesome and comforting popular one-pot meal from the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu. This traditional dish beautifully blends rice, toor dal, and aromatic spices to create a nutritious and flavorful meal ideal for kids lunchbox. This arisi paruppu sadam is known for its aroma, taste and minimal use of oil, this dish is often prepared with toor dal, rice, and a freshly ground masala made from red chilies, pepper, cumin, and garlic. Relish this with a spoon of ghee, papad, or a simple Potato fry. Arisi Paruppu Sadam is a taste of Tamil heritage, offering warmth, comfort, and nourishment in every bite.
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Ingredients for making Arisi Paruppu Sadam
Raw rice – 1 cup
Toor dal – ½ cup
Small onions – 10 to 12 (sliced)
Garlic – 6 to 8 cloves
Tomato – 1 (chopped)
Tamarind – small lemon-sized ball
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Salt – as required
Water – 4 cups
Ghee – 2 tbsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
To Roast and Grind
Dry red chilies – 4 to 5
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
Grated coconut – 2 tbsp
For Tempering
Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Curry leaves – few
Asafoetida – a pinch
Method for making Arisi Paruppu Sadam
1. Wash rice and dal together and keep aside.
2. In a pan, dry roast red chilies, pepper, cumin, and coriander seeds until fragrant. Add grated coconut and roast for a few seconds.
3. Cool and grind this to a coarse paste in a mixie.
4. Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
5. Add sliced onions and garlic; saute until golden brown.
6. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
7. Add the ground masala paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Saute for a minute.
8. Add soaked tamarind extract, rice, and dal. Pour in 4 cups of water and mix well.
9. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles on medium flame.
10. Once pressure releases, open and mix gently.
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