Pepper Rice is a flavourful, spicy rice dish made by tempering spices and mixing it with cooked rice and freshly crushed pepper. The rice is aromatic and nice with the crunch from the pepper corns. It is easy to cook on busy days and suits for lunch box as well.

The pepper corns are roasted and crushed coarsely before adding to rice. The spices are tempered in gingelly oil and then mixed with the rice. Each grain of rice gets coated with the flavourful tempering. You can easily make this for lunch.

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About Pepper Rice

Pepper Rice is made by roasting pepper corns and crushing them, then tempering mustard seeds, lentils, cashews and spices in gingelly oil. The cooked rice is then tossed with all these ingredients. The texture comes out light and every grain separate from each other.

Freshly crushed pepper brings nice flavour that you can't get from ground pepper powder. The mustard seeds crackle and adds aroma. The cashews turn golden and adds crunch. Also the curry leaves brings freshness to the rice and makes it even more flavourful.

Adding a pinch of pepper to any dish makes it so flavorful and is always to good include it on and off especially if you have kids who catch cold often.Try this milagu sadam recipe and let me know how you like it!

I make this pepper rice for my kids lunch box or for when we want a mild comforting meal on cold days. 

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Pepper Rice Ingredients

• Cooked rice - I used cooked rice. It should be cooled down and grains separate from each other so it does not stick or clump up.
• Pepper corns - I used pepper corns and roasted them. Crush it coarsely and it brings nice flavour.
• Mustard seeds - I used for tempering. They crackle and add aroma.
• Split urad dal - I used for tempering. It turn golden and adds crunch.
• Chana dal - I used it along with urad dal, it is roasted and also add sweetness.
• Red chillies - I used small red chillies. They bring mild heat and colour.
• Cashews - I used for crunch. They turn golden when roasted in oil.
• Curry leaves - I used fresh curry leaves. They add aroma and freshness.
• Gingelly oil - I used for tempering spices. It bring out flavours nicely.
• Salt - I used to taste. Adjust based on your preference.

How to make Pepper Rice Step by Step

1.Heat a pan add pepper corns and dry roast it until crisp and aroma comes. Transfer to hand mortar and pestle.

2.Crush it coarsely. Heat gingelly oil in a pan.

3.Add mustard seeds,urad dal and jeera let it crackle. Then add chana dal.

4. Saute until dals turn golden. Add cashews along with curry leaves and red chillies.

5. Saute until cashews turn golden. Now add cooked rice along with freshly crushed pepper powder and required salt. Toss well and switch off.

Serve hot with curry of your choice or with any poriyal.

Expert Tips

• Roast properly - I roasted pepper corns until they are crisp and aroma comes out. This brings out the full flavour.
• Pepper - I used freshly crushed pepper just before adding to rice. This makes big difference in flavour.
• Toast - I toasted dals till they turn golden. Don't burn them or they taste bitter.
• Toss gently - I tossed rice gently with tempering so that the grains does not break.
• Use gingelly oil - I used gingelly oil as it bring out flavours best. Regular oil does not give same taste.

Serving and Storage

Serve pepper rice hot with curry or poriyal. It taste best when freshly made and warm. You can pack in lunch box and eat at room temperature. Store leftover in container at room temperature for one day and reheat before eating.

FAQS

1. Can I use store bought ground pepper?

You can but freshly crushed pepper bring much better flavour. It makes difference in taste so try to crush fresh.

2. Can I use regular oil instead of gingelly oil?

Regular oil work but gingelly oil bring out flavours better. It adds nice aroma that regular oil doesn't have.

3. Can I skip cashews?

You can skip cashews or use peanuts instead. It still taste good without them.

4. Can I make it spicy?

Yes you can add more red chillies if you like more heat. Adjust based on your preference.

5. How long does it stay fresh?

Pepper Rice stays good for one day at room temperature. After that texture change so better to eat fresh.

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Tempered Rice also known as Thalicha Sadam in Tamil, is a simple and flavorful rice dish made by tossing cooked rice with tempered spices, onions, and basic pantry staples. This is a great way to turn leftover rice into a quick and satisfying meal. With its mild spice and flavorful tempering, this rice makes a simple yet tasty meal. It's a quick, everyday dish that works well for busy mornings or lazy evenings.

This is one of those recipes you can make when you're short on time but still want something warm and satisfying. It's ready in minutes and doesn't need any fancy ingredients - just your regular pantry staples. The crunch from onions and the flavor of spices make it hard to resist. This is also a kid-friendly recipe. You can make it milder by reducing the spice or leave out the green chili if needed. 

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About Tempered Rice

Tempered Rice is South Indian style stir-fried rice that gets its flavor from tempered spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. It's usually made using leftover rice, making it a smart way to reduce food waste while still enjoying a fresh, hot meal.

This recipe is also very customizable - you can add cooked vegetables or even leftover poriyal to make it more wholesome. Adjust spice levels according to your taste preference. It's an easy recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.

Tempered Rice is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a simple meal. It has no grinding or complicated steps - just a quick stir-fry, and it's ready to enjoy. Whether cooking for yourself or your family, this easy recipe is a must one to have on hand. It's simple, quick, and full of flavor - just what you need for a fuss-free meal. 

This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm not in the mood to cook anything elaborate. I just toss in what I have, and it turns out comforting every single time. It reminds me of those easy after-school meals Amma used to make.

Tempered Rice Ingredients

• Cooked rice - Use leftover rice for best results. Make sure it's cooled completely, so the rice stays separate or it turns mushy when tossed.
• Oil - Used for tempering. You can use groundnut oil or gingerly oil or any oil of your choice.
• Mustard seeds, Urad dal - Add a aroma when they crackle in hot oil and give a light crunch while eating.
• Cumin seeds, Hing - Adds a warm flavor to the dish. Hing gives a subtle aroma and aids digestion.
• Green chili, Curry leaves - Slit green chili gives gentle heat, while curry leaves bring a classic South Indian aroma and freshness. 
• Turmeric powder - This is one of the main ingredient that adds bright yellow color and flavor to this rice dish.
• Onion - Use finely chopped onion. Adds a mild sweetness and crunch.
• Red chili powder, Sambar powder - Red chili powder for spice and sambar powder for taste. You can adjust spice levels as per your preference.

Why This Recipe Works

• This is an easy and quick to make recipe under 20 minutes.
• It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
• This recipe is made with simple, easy pantry ingredients.
• It's easy customizable with vegetables and other spices.
• It's a mildly spiced and kid-friendly dish.

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How to make Tempered Rice Step by Step

1.Keep your left over rice ready. In a pan heat oil - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter. Then add turmeric powder, hing and red chili powder and mix well.

2.Then add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add sambar powder (I forgot to add in the previous step so added it at this stage). Add required salt.

3.Saute for a minute until onions turn slightly soft. Then add cooked rice and give a quick toss.

Serve hot with papad.

Expert Tips

• Soft onions - Just sauté them until they turn soft. Don't brown them as this keeps the flavor light and mild.
• Spice level - You can adjust the masala to suit your taste preference. You can add some more chilies if you like it spicy or reduce for a milder version.
• Tempering - Let the mustard seeds splutter fully before adding other ingredients. It brings out the full flavor and also adds a nice aroma.
• Vegetable - You can add in cooked vegetables like peas, carrot, or beans to make it as simple veggie rice.
• Add nuts - You can try adding nuts for extra crunch. You can add peanuts, cashews or any of your choice.
• Flavor boost - Add crushed garlic while sautéing or mixed herbs. It makes the dish even more flavorful.

Serving and Storage

Serve hot or warm. You can pair it with any curry, kootu, or even just plain curd and papad. It's a light and satisfying dish that works well as a lunch or dinner option.

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. It stays fresh for about a day. Reheat before serving.

FAQS

1.Can I skip onions?

Yes, you can. Or you can use spring onions or a little garlic for a different flavour.

2.What can I serve it with?

Tastes great with curd, pickle, papad or any simple South Indian curry or kootu.

3.What type of rice works best?

Any regular white rice like ponni, sona masoori, or even basmati if you prefer.

4.Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, it's completely plant-based. 

5.Can I use ghee instead of oil?

Yes, ghee adds a nice flavour. Kids usually love it with ghee.

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