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Vendaya Keerai Sadam

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Methi Rice / Vendaya Keerai Sadam

Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt (to taste)
1 – 1 1/2 cups tightly packed methi leaves, finely chopped
2 tbsp lime juice

Spice powder
2 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp husked urad dal
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2-3 cloves
3-4 dried red chillies

Tempering
4 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp husked urad dal
1/2 tsp asafoetida powder
1 dried red chilli, halved
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
1. Cook rice and spread on a platter to cool.
2. Heat ghee for spice powder in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add remaining ingredients for spice powder and fry over low heat. Toss gently, till dal turn golden and spices and chillies are fragrant. Cool and grind to a fine powder.
3. Place fenugreek leaves in a pan over low heat and sprinkle in 1 tbsp water. Cover pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, till tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Heat ghee for tempering in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add remaining ingredients for tempering in the order given. When mustard seeds splutter, blend in fenugreek leaves and saute for a minute.
5. Add spice powder and rice. Stir gently till well blended. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle in lime juice. Toss gently to mix.

Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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