Ulundhu Sadham

Serves: 4

1 cup black split urad dal until hot to touch.

Dry roast urad dal.

2 cups rice

Wash rice and dal together.

1/2 tsp salt
6 cups water

In a pressure Pan (not pressure cooker, easier to mix after its cooked or may be try with the instant pot next time), add washed rice, black split urad dal, salt, water. Pressure cook on medium until water stops coming out of whistle. Open the cooker, once the pressure subsides.

Mix gently and serve with Ellu Thuvaiyal.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME
Yields: 10 cups
Note: I used 7 cups water and felt, I can try with 6 cups water, if its not enough, will modify the measurement, after I make it next time.
Side: I didn't make Ellu Thuvaiyal this time, I made Cauliflower Masala and Kale Poriyal and we had Ulunthu sadham with both of them. It tasted great with Cauliflower Masala, but heaven with simple Kale Poriyal.

Ellu Thuvaiyal

1/2 cup black sesame seeds

Dry roast black sesame seeds, until it splutters. Remove from the heat, leave to cool.

2 red chilies

Dry roast red chilies.

tamarind
salt
? cup water (use less water)

Grind roasted sesame seeds, roasted red chilies, along with tamarind, salt, water to a smooth paste.

Taste Note: Tastes
Source: padhuskitchen