kudaimilagai sadam | Capsicum rice is a flavorful healthy and tasty 10 minutes instant variety rice. Perfect for a school lunch box.
Lunch box recipe - capsicum masala rice
Easy and tasty kudai milagai satham is a popular variety rice dish from South Indian cuisine. With cooked rice, flavorful rice can be prepared within 10 minutes. Authentic south Indian flavors. It is popularly known as kudai milaga sadham in Tamil. masala powder gives amazing flavor to the rice
CAN I USE LEFTOVER RICE FOR capsicum VARIETY RICE?
yes, it is one perfect way to finish leftover rice/ cold rice. If you are using leftover rice make sure you keep the rice at room temperature for some time. Warm the rice, spread the rice on a plate then use it.
FLUFFY RICE
If you are making Kalandha sadham with freshly cooked rice make sure you spread the rice on a plate till the steam goes off. I generally add a few drops of oil while cooking rice as it helps fluffy rice. You can also add sesame oil while cooling the rice.
WHAT KIND OF RICE SHOULD I USE?
I generally use basmati rice. You can also use Sona masoori rice/ raw rice / brown rice/hand point rice/millet. Cook the rice well but not mushy. Avoid al dente cooking for better digestion.
WHAT TASTES BEST WITH kuda milaga SADAM?
Rice tastes best with varuval variety,curd based kuzhambu, kootu varietycurd based recipes, pickle varieties, vadam varieties, savory bakshanam, masala vada or pakoda
Why sundal podi?
Sundal podi gives amazing flavor to the rice. Adjust according to your taste. You can also use curry powder instead
Can I skip the ghee
Ghee is optional but gives amazing flavor so I would highly recommend
VARIETY RICE RECIPES IN TMF
Ingredients
To temper
1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon urad dal 5 cashews 2 tablespoon peanuts 1 tablespoon chana dal Curry leaves few 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
Green pepper rice
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 3/4 cup capsicum required salt 1 tsp Sundal podi 1 cup + 3/4 cup basmati rice, cooked 1/2 teaspoon ghee
How to make simla mirchi rice with step-by-step pictures
First, spread cooked basmati rice on a wide plate. Add sesame oil and fluffy Add oil to a wide pan and heat
When the oil turns hot add cashews and peanuts; quickly mix
Furthermore, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal; let them splutter
Add red chilli and curry leaves; mix well and roast
Furthermore, add asafoetida and capsicum and mix well
Add turmeric powder and salt; mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes
when capsicum gets cooked add rice and mix gently
furthermore add sundal podi; mix gently and cook on low flame for 2 minutes
finally, add ghee; mix well and turn off the stove
