Madurai Style Thakkali Sadam

Name: Madurai Style Thakkali Sadam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, South Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, cooled and separated; 3 tbsp gingelly oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 2 tbsp peanuts; 1 tbsp channa dal; 2 dried red chillies; 1 sprig curry leaves; 1/4 tsp asafoetida; Flavouring base for Madurai Style Thakkali Sadam; Salt to taste

மதுரை முறை தக்காளி சாதம்

By Ganesan Kannan

40 mins Serves 4 Medium Tirunelveli

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4.8Editor's Rating

Madurai Style Thakkali Sadam — a South Indian lunch-box favourite that tastes even better a few hours after mixing.

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Method

1
Spread the cooked rice on a wide plate, drizzle a spoon of gingelly oil and cool completely.
2
Temper mustard, channa dal, peanuts, red chillies, curry leaves and asafoetida in gingelly oil.
3
Add the madurai style thakkali sadam flavouring base and fry until aromatic.
4
Fold the rice in gently so the grains stay separate.
5
Rest for 20 minutes for the flavours to soak in and serve with appalam and curd.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

சாதம் நன்கு ஆறிய பிறகே கலக்கவும்; இல்லையேல் கூழாகிவிடும்.

Cool the rice fully before mixing so the grains never turn mushy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 416 kcal
Protein: 20 g
Carbs: 30 g
Fat: 21 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.

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