My mother has been consistently asking me to make this Ulundhu Sadam for my daughter and me. According to her, Ulundhu or black gram is a superfood and essential for immunity and nourishment of girls and women. Of course being the typical daughter, I have ignored her for a long time. I figured this mega marathon can be a good opportunity to prove my credentials as a good daughter. I realized I did not have cashews to garnish the rice and so decided on the next best thing, macadamia. Yum, if i may say so myself. So I am definitely making it again.
Recipe from here
Serves 2-3
WHAT WE NEED
3/4 cup Rice
1/4 cup Ulundu / Urad dal / Black gram, skinless
3-4 Garlic cloves
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
2 tbsp Grated coconut
1 tsp Ghee
4-8 Macademia nuts / Cashewnuts
Salt
Water
WHAT TO DO
- Heat a pan and dry roast the rice till it is hot to touch
- Set the rice aside and in the same pan fry the urad dal till it is hot to touch
- Transfer the rice and urad dal to a pressure cooker
- Chop and add the garlic cloves, curry leaves, salt and 2 cup water
- Cook for 4 whistles and set aside the cooker for the pressure to settle
- In a small pan, heat the oil and add cumin seeds, asofoetida powder and coconut
- Fry for a minute and pour it on the cooked rice
- In the same pan, add ghee and fry the macadamia nuts or cashewnuts and garnish on top of the rice
- Serve warm with chutney or thokku or thogayal of your choice
- Enjoy!
This is my post for the Biryani/ Pulao / Khichadi for the alphabet ‘U’
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This looks very nutritious Sowmya. No wonder your mom told you to make it.
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This version of ulundhu saadam sounds so much easier and looks absolutely yum. That macadamia nuts topping is a nice touch.
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We make urad dal laddus in Andhra for the same reason. Your version urad dal rice sounds quite flavorful.
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Ulundhu is something I am also trying to feed the kids here. this is yummy and differnt from the Ulundogarai I make following my pati’s recipe ! the nuts are such a delight to find here !
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This is really healthy… I see so many Urad Dal recipes for the day..so innovative..
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This marathon has made me go deeper into the South Indian rice varieties . This rice with gram sounds not only nutritious , but equally flavourful . Bookmarking to try soon .
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Wow! I have never tasted urad dal rice. Sounds so healthy and flavorful. Shall try it out soon.
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Wow so many variety dishes with Udad dal. Looks delicious.
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Interesting to see that you have added it as such, I have only done it with powder. We also include Urad dal as sunnundalu so thats a good way to include too..
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Same pinch. I made ulundhu sadham too but with black urad dal. Need to try with white ones as well. Good one.
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Never tried urad dal in rice but this combination looks interesting. Beautiful pic
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We make Urad dal Khichdi using this lentil.. YOur version sounds quite interesting and easy with the nutty coconut and cashew nuts in it.
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