Curry Leaves Rice Recipe
Enjoy a flavorful Curry Leaves Rice (Karuveppilai Sadam) packed with the aroma of fresh curry leaves, spices, and a hint of coconut. A healthy, iron-rich lunch box rice that’s both delicious and simple to prepare. Curry leaves rice, Karuveppilai sadam, South Indian rice recipe, healthy lunch, iron-rich recipe, vegan lunch ideas, easy rice recipes
Description
Curry Leaves Rice (Karuveppilai Sadam)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
- 1 cup curry leaves (washed)
- 4–5 dry red chilies
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- Few curry leaves (for tempering)
🍽️ Instructions
- Dry roast curry leaves, red chilies, cumin, pepper, urad and chana dal till aromatic. Let it cool.
- Grind with grated coconut to a coarse powder without water.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, hing, and curry leaves. Let them splutter.
- Add ground curry leaf masala and sauté on low flame for 1–2 minutes.
- Add cooked rice and salt. Mix well until evenly coated and heated.
- Serve hot or pack for lunch with chips or curd.
Ingredients List
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¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
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1 cup curry leaves
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4–5 dry red chilies
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1 tsp urad dal
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1 tsp chana dal
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1 tbsp grated coconut
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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1 tbsp sesame oil
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Salt to taste
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Asafoetida (hing)
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Few curry leaves (for tempering)
Additional information
| calories | 140-160 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle |
| Fat | 6-8 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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