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
