LUNCH BOX RECIPE - thideer soru
With cooked rice, flavorful rice can be prepared within 10 minutes. Healthy rice with authentic South Indian flavors. the perfect way to finish leftover rice.
SHOULD I USE MORTAR & PESTLE?
It is optional but it gives the best taste and texture to the rice. Alternatively, you can fine-chop a small onion and garlic.
can I use regular onion?
yes, but rice tastes best with a small onion. The flavor might vary with regular onion. If you are using regular onions, fine-chop them.
CAN I USE LEFTOVER RICE FOR Kara soru?
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.
WHAT KIND OF RICE SHOULD I USE for thideer soru?
I generally use Sona masoori rice. You can also use basmati rice/ raw rice / brown rice/hand pound rice/millet. Cook the rice well but not mushy. Avoid al dente cooking for better digestion.
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 sesame oil while cooking rice as it helps fluffy rice. You can also add sesame oil while cooling the rice.
Can I skip sambar podi?
sambar podi is optional but gives a good flavor to the rice. instead, you can use turmeric powder, coriander powder, and chili powder.
WHAT TASTES BEST WITH dhideer soru?
Rice tastes best with raita, roasted appalam, varuval variety,curd based kuzhambu, kootu variety , curd based recipes, pickle varieties, vadam varieties, savory bakshanam, masala vada or pakoda
CAN I SKIP THE GHEE
Ghee is optional but gives amazing flavor so I would highly recommend
Variation for Kara soru
Skip onion and garlic Use chilli powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder instead of sambar powder Coconut oil for tempering pepper while grinding Use cashews or nuts of your choice
VARIETY RICE
Ingredients
1 small onion 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 tablespoon chana dal 1 Red chilli 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Curry leaves 1/2 tablespoon urad dal 1 teaspoon asafoetida
Kara soru
1+1/2 cup cooked rice, heaped Required salt 2 teaspoon sambar powder 1/2 tsp ghee
How to make Thideer Soru with step-by-step pictures
Mix rice, sambar powder, and salt; keep aside
Add sesame oil to a pan and heat the oil
Furthermore, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, red chilli, peanuts, curry leaves; splutter
Add asafoetida and mix well
Furthermore, add crushed mixture; mix well and roast well till color changes
Turn down to the lowest flame
Add rice; mix well and cook for 1+1/2 minute
Finally, add ghee; mix well and turn off the stove
