By Krati Purwar
August 1, 2024
Have you ever tried spicy and subtly sweet milagu sadam, South Indian pepper rice? This unique recipe is for all the people who can’t go a day without rice yet are bored with conventional pulao, biryani, and fried variants. Try this unique mixture.
1 tsp chana, urad dal 1 tbsp black peppercorn 1 tsp brown mustard seeds A pinch of asafoetida 10-12 cashews 2 cups cooked rice 8-10 curry leaves ½ cup chopped onion Salt to taste
In a mortar and pestle, grind peppercorn into a coarse powder and keep it aside.
In a hot pan, add oil and saute chana dal, urad dal, and mustard seeds for 30 seconds.
Add curry leaves and asafoetida. Saute onions and cashews until they are golden brown.
Add cooked rice, ground pepper, and salt to taste.
Toss the ingredients together, add a splash of water, and put on the lid.
After 5 minutes, switch off the flame and serve hot rice in a bowl.