This Tamil Curry Leaves Rice Is The Perfect Midweek Meal

By Shreya Goswami

July 26, 2023

Also known as Karuveppilai Sadam, this simple yet delicious one-pot flavoured rice makes for a filling meal for busy weekdays. Check out the recipe and give it a try now.

Ingredients:

1 cup curry leaves 2 cups cooked rice 1 tbsp chana dal 1 tbsp toor dal 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp coriander seeds 3 green chillies 2 tsp oil Salt, to taste For the tempering: 1 tbsp ghee ½ tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp urad dal 2 dry red chillies 6-7 cashews

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan, then add the curry leaves, chana dal, toor dal, cumin seeds, black pepper, coriander seeds and green chillies.

Step 2

Saute and roast the spices, then switch off the heat and let them cool down. Then, grind the spices into a coarse powder.

Step 3

Heat the ghee in a pan, then add the mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chillies and cashews.

Step 4

Saute until lightly golden, then add the rice and the curry leaves-spice powder. Mix well.

Step 5

Cook the mixture while stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes. Adjust the salt and serve hot.