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A wholesome and comforting South Indian dish of mashed rice and lentils, seasoned with fragrant ghee. This simple one-pot meal is a beloved classic, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
For 4 servings
Wash and Soak Rice & Dal
Pressure Cook the Mixture
Mash and Season
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A wholesome and comforting South Indian dish of mashed rice and lentils, seasoned with fragrant ghee. This simple one-pot meal is a beloved classic, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
This south_indian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 325.34 calories per serving with 8.45g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
Combine and Serve
Sauté finely chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, or peas in a little ghee before adding them to the pressure cooker with the rice and dal.
For a pungent twist, add 2-3 cloves of finely chopped garlic to the tempering and sauté until golden brown.
Add 1-2 slit green chillies along with the rice and dal in the pressure cooker for extra heat.
You can substitute toor dal with moong dal for a lighter and quicker-cooking version.
The combination of rice and toor dal creates a complete protein profile, providing all essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth.
The soft, mushy consistency makes this dish very easy on the digestive system. It's often recommended as a comfort food during recovery from illness.
The complex carbohydrates from rice and lentils release energy slowly, keeping you full and energized for a longer period without causing sharp spikes in blood sugar.
Lentils are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Yes, Paruppu Sadam is a very healthy and balanced meal. It provides a good combination of carbohydrates from rice and plant-based protein from lentils (dal). It is easy to digest, making it excellent comfort food and suitable for all ages, including children and the elderly.
One serving of Paruppu Sadam (approximately 1.5 cups or 275g) contains around 350-400 calories. The calorie count can vary based on the amount of ghee used.
Absolutely. You can cook the soaked rice and dal in a heavy-bottomed pot on the stovetop. You will need to add more water (around 5-6 cups) and cook, covered, for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is completely soft and mushy.
Paruppu Sadam is delicious on its own but pairs wonderfully with crispy accompaniments like appalam (papad), vadagam, or a simple potato fry (urulai kizhangu varuval). A side of tangy pickle also complements it well.
Yes, while toor dal is traditional, you can use moong dal (pasi paruppu) for a lighter version. The cooking time might be slightly shorter with moong dal.