Peanut Rice Recipe
Relish this crunchy and flavorful Peanut Rice made with roasted peanuts, mild spices, and perfectly cooked rice. A protein-rich, vegan South Indian dish ideal for lunch boxes or quick dinners. Peanut rice, verkadalai sadam, South Indian rice recipe, vegan lunch box, protein-rich rice, easy peanut rice, spicy rice with peanuts
Description
Peanut Rice (Verkadalai Sadam)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 dry red chilies
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 1 tsp chana dal
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- Few curry leaves
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
- 1½ tbsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
🍽️ Instructions
- Dry roast peanuts and set aside. Optionally remove skins.
- In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, and red chilies.
- Add hing, sesame seeds, and coconut (if using). Sauté briefly.
- Add peanuts and sauté for a minute.
- Mix in cooked rice and salt. Toss well till evenly coated.
- Serve hot or pack for lunch with appalam or curd.
Ingredients List
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¾ cup cooked rice (cooled)
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¼ cup roasted peanuts
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2 dry red chilies
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1 tsp urad dal
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1 tsp chana dal
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½ tsp mustard seeds
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Few curry leaves
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Asafoetida (hing)
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1 tsp sesame seeds
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1 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
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1½ tbsp sesame oil
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Salt to taste
Additional information
| calories | 160-180 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 6-8 |
| Fiber | 2- 4 |
| Health Goal | healthy fats, Healthy lifestyle, High-Protein, High‑Fiber |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas |
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