Ulundhu Sadam (Urad dal rice)

Ulundhu sadam (Urad dal rice) is a very popular dish in south india. Black gram dal has a very high nutritive value and is packed full of protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron.

This dish goes well with ellu thuvail (sesame seed chutney).

Ingredients:

Rice: 1 cup

Urad dal (split and skinned dal): 1/3 cup

Garlic pods: 15-20

Fenugreek seeds: ½ tsp

Cumin seeds: 1 tbsp

Sesame (gingelly) oil: 1 tbsp

Grated coconut: 1/3 cup

Water: 4 cups

Salt to taste

Method:

Rinse rice and urad dal well.

Heat water in a pressure cooker. Allow the water to boil. Add all the ingredients together and mix well.

Let it boil for 3-4 mins. Cover and pressure cook. Cook on medium heat till one whistle and then simmer for 15 mins.

Serve hot with ellu thuvail (sesame seed chutney).