Jeera Milagu Sadam

Jeera Milagu Sadam

//cumin-pepper rice//

Ingredients:

  • Cooked white rice – 2 cups
  • Sweet peppers/ bell pepper/ capsicum – 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
  • Jeera Milagu podi/cumin-pepper powder – 2 tsp (coarsely)
  • Whole pepper – ½ tsp (crushed)
  • Canola oil/ mild cooking oil – 2 tblsp
  • Peanuts/ cashew – 1 tblsp
  • Curry leaves – 1 sprig
  • Salt – as req

 

Procedure:

  • Heat some oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, allow it to splutter
  • Now add the peanuts/ cashews, sauté it for a while and add the finely chopped sweet peppers along with some fresh curry leaves. Cook it for about 2 mins or so
  • Add about 2 tsp of coarsely grounded jeera milagu podi, by then add 2 cups of cooked white rice along with required amount of salt.
  • Toss it gently and sprinkle some crushed peppercorns towards the end and turn off the flame.
  • The flavorful, tasty and peppery “JEERA-MILAGU Sadam” is ready to serve. Serve hot.

NOTE/TIP:

  • The rice should be cooled enough before adding into the mixture, else it turns mushy.
  • You can even add chopped onions/ green chili/ finely shredded cabbage for value addition.


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