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Peanut Rice | Verkadalai_Sadam | Verusenaga Annam

South Indian-Style Peanut Rice | Verusenaga Annam | Verkadalai Sadam

Aruna
This South Indian-Style Peanut Rice is simple to make and has a nice nutty flavour from crushed peanuts and whole peanuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4 people
Calories 363 kcal
Equipment
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Wok
  • Grinder
Ingredients
  
  • 1 Cup Rice (I used aged Surti Kolam)
For the Spice Paste
  • 2 tsp Udad Dal
  • 4 tbsp Peanuts
  • 4 tbsp Grated Coconut
  • 4-5 Spicy Red Chillies
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2" ball Tamarind (Optional)
  • 2 tsp Peanut Oil
For Tempering
  • 1 tbsp Peanut Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 3 tbsp Peanuts
  • 6-8 Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
  • Salt to Taste
Instructions
 
Cooking the Rice
  • Wash 1 cup rice well and add 2 cups water to it.
  • Pressure cook for 3 whistles or till the rice is done.
  • Let the cooker cool and take the rice out.
  • Set aside.
Making the Spice Paste
  • In a wok or pan, over medium flame, heat 2 tsp oil. I used Peanut Oil, but you can use any flavourless oil or then Sesame Oil.
  • Add 2 tsp udad dal and stir-fry till it just starts to change colour.
  • Add 4 tbsp peanuts and stir-fry till the udad dal is light golden brown and the peanuts start to pop.
  • Add 4 tbsp grated coconut, 4 to 5 spicy red chillies and stir-fry till the coconut dries out a bit.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric and mix well.
  • Let the mix cool a bit.
  • Transfer to a chutney grinder.
  • Add 1/2" ball of turmeric, some salt, and a little water.
  • Grind to a thick paste.
  • Set aside.
Making the Peanut Rice
  • In a kadhai, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
  • Add 3 tbsp peanuts and stir-fry till the peanuts start to pop.
  • Add curry leaves and stir-fry for a few seconds.
  • Turn the heat to low.
  • Add the cooked rice and some salt. Mix well.
  • Add the ground peanut paste and mix well.
  • Turn off the heat.
Serving Ideas
  • Serve warm Peanut Rice with some papad and dahi on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 363 kcalCarbohydrates: 43 gProtein: 9 gFat: 18 gSaturated Fat: 5 gSodium: 8 mgPotassium: 211 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 57 IUVitamin C: 30 mgCalcium: 38 mgIron: 2 mg
Keyword Peanut Rice, Verkadalai Sadam, Verusenaga Annam
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