Vendhaya Keerai Rice-Vendaya Keerai sadam

Ingredients needed

Methi leaves (vendaya keerai) – 1 cup tightly packed
Rice -1 cup ( use any variety of rice)
Tamarind – small gooseberry size ball
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Onion – 1
Salt as required
Oil -1 tbsp

For the seasoning

Mustard seeds -1 tsp
Fenugreek – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli -1
Hing -1/4 tsp

Masala Powder

Bengal gram /Channa dal (kadalai parupu) -2 tsp
Urad dal -2 tsp
Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
Red chilli -3
Grated coconut – 2 tbsp (optional)

Heat a tsp of oil and fry the above ingredients (except coconut) till dal turns golden brown. Then add coconut and fry for some more time. Powder it and keep it aside.

Preparation

Cook rice. Add a tsp of sesame seed oil and spread it on a plate to cool.

Wash and chop methi greens.( leaves alone)

Soak tamarind in warm water ( approximately 2 – 2 1/2 cups) and extract its juice.Throw the pulp.

Method

1.Heat 2 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when they splutter, add fenugreek seeds, hing, red chilli and chopped onions. Saute till onions turn transparent.

2.Add fenugreek greens, turmeric powder and saute for a few minutes .

3.Add tamarind water, masala powder and needed salt. Let it cook till it becomes thick.

4.Now mix the rice gently with the masala and serve hot with papads or chips or any raitha of your choice.

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