Arisi Paruppu Sadam

Being a Coimbatorian, I love this tasty and quick arisium paruppu sadham. This arisi paruppu sadham recipe comes to hand, whenever there is no vegetable in home. Arisi Paruppu Sadham is quite common in Kongu Nadu. It is a famous dish from Coimbatore. This  Dhal Rice / Rice Kichadi  along with Appalam and Mango Pickle makes a great lunch or dinner. My toddler and elder one loves this paruppu sadham anytime. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Arisi paruppu sadham.

Arisi paruppu sadam Recipe Authentic Coimbatore Arisi paruppu sadam prepared with Toor dal and Rice.No side dish required Preparation Time : 5 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins | Yields : 3 Recipe Category: Main Recipe Cuisine: South Indian Author: Nithya Ingredients: Rice: 1 Cup Red Gram | Toor dal : 1/2 Cup Oil / Ghee : 2 tsp Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp Sombu | Fennel seeds : 1/2 tsp Curry leaves : 4 to 6 Red Chillies : 3 Shallots : 1/2 Cup Garlic : 4 cloves Tomatoes chopped : 1/4 cup Coriander powder : 1/2 tsp Chilli powder : 1/2 tsp Sambar powder(optional) : 1 tsp Salt : As needed Coriander Leaves : For Garnishing Instructions: 1.Wash rice and toor dal and soak it for 30 mins. Heat oil or ghee in the cooker and add mustard and allow it to splutter. Add cumin seeds and Fennel seeds. 2.After a min, add chopped shallots, chopped garlic, red chillies and curry leaves. Fry till onions turn light brown or translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 2 mins. Dont make it too mushy. 3.Add rice,dal,salt,turmeric Powder,chilli Powder,coriander Powder,sambar Powder and coriander leaves. Add 3 cups of water and mix well. Pressure cook and allow 3 whistles. Arisi paruppu sadham / Arisi paruppu sadam / Arisium paruppu sadham Tips: Adding 1 tsp of Ghee or Coconut oil in the last adds more flavour to the recipe. If shallots are not available,replace it with onions. Adjust red chillies to your taste. Green chillies are not used in authentic arisi paruppu sadam.