Tempered Rice Recipe | Thalicha Sadam Recipe
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.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1 generous pinch turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon sambar powder
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- a pinch hing
- 1 no green chillies slitted
- few curry leaves
Instructions
- 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.
- Then add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add sambar powder. Add required salt.
- Saute for a minute until onions turn slightly soft.
- Then add cooked rice and give a quick toss.
- Serve Tempered Rice hot with papad.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
Tempered Rice Recipe | Thalicha Sadam Recipe
Amount Per Serving (200 g)
Calories 179
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 14mg1%
Potassium 146mg4%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 153IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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