Pollachi Style Arisi Paruppu Sadam

Soak rice

2 cups parboiled rice

1/2 cup toor dal

Soak rice and toor dal for 30 minutes

For the Masala

4 red chilies

8 garlic cloves

1 tsp black peppercorns

2 tsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp fennel seeds

1" cinnamon stick

1/4 cup water

Grind all the above ingredients to make a smooth masala paste.

Arisi Paruppu Sadam

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2 red chilies, seeded and broken

2 cups onion, finely chopped

Heat oil in a pressure pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add onion, red chilies, sauté until onion turns light brown. 

2 and 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Add ground masala paste, salt, turmeric powder, sauté for couple of minutes.

4 cups water

Add water, bring the water to boil.

Add drained and washed rice, dal to the pan, mix well, allow to cook for 3 whistles in medium flame.

Taste Note: Tastes AWESOME

Source: kannammacooks