Vendhaya | Fenugreek seeds are good for health. One-pot vendhayam sadam can be prepared in a pressure cooker and Instant Pot. It is good for digestion. Also home remedy for cold, cough etc.
Should I soak rice?
Yes, whenever I am making one-pot rice recipes I prefer soaking rice for better cooking. I have soaked for 1 hour. Instead, you soak in hot water for less time. If you are making it for school lunch, you also soak it overnight
For rice for payaru sadam
I have used sona masoori rice. Instead, you can use any rice of your choice. Adjust water accordingly.
Can I add other masala powders?
You can use any spice/ masala powder of your choice to make it suit your taste buds.
What tastes best with vendhaya sadham?
rice tastes good with ellu thuvaiyal, raita varieties, Vadam recipe, Poriyal variety, coconut-based dishes, tamarind-based recipes
What should be the ratio of rice and water?
Since I used less rice less I used a 1:3 ratio. If the race quantity is more you can add 2:30 portion of water for 1 portion of rice
How to make instant pot Coimbatore style vendhaya sadam?
Cook in rice mode
Can I skip crushing
If you are using pepper powder you can skip this step. Crushing gives nice flavor so I generally prefer doing it
VARIETY RICE
PRESSURE COOKER RECIPES
Ingredients:
1/4 cup rice 3/4 cup Water 6 small onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 green chilli 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Coriander leaves
To crush
1 big garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon coconut 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon omam To temper: 1/2 tbsp Sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds Curry leaves few
how to make vendhaya Sadam with step-by-step pictures:
Wash and soak rice for one hour. Drain the water and keep it aside
Crush pepper, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, omam
Furthermore add garlic and cover but; crush again
Add oil to a pressure cooker and heat
Furthermore, add mustard seeds; let them splutter
Add crushed mixture and green chilli; roast
Furthermore, add small onions and saute till onions turn translucent
add turmeric powder, required salt, and garam masala; saute for a minute
Add soaked rice, give a quick mix
Mix well and make sure nothing is stuck to the pan Add water and mix again; boil
pressure cook for 2 whistles; do natural pressure release
Sprinkle coriander leaves and mix well
