Vetrilai Sadam | Betel Leaves Recipe

Betel Leaf is consumed mainly in India in paan. Betel Leaves has an important place in Hindu festivals and ceremonies. Betel leaves has lot of medicinal benefits. Betel leaves are known as Vetrilai in tamil, tamalapaku in telugu and Paan in Hindi.Betel Leaf rice is one of the quick, easy and healthy South Indian variety rice. It is one of a speciality dish of Kongu cuisine. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Betel Leaves Rice - Vetrilai Sadam.



Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Ready in : 10 mins
Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients:
Table 1: To Grind

Betel Leaves	3
Cumin seeds | Seeragam	1 tsp
Black pepper | Milagu	1 tsp

Table 2:

Cooked Rice	2 Cups
Sesame Oil	2 tsp
Mustard seeds	1/4 tsp
Shallots chopped	1/4 Cup
Garlic finely chopped	1 tsp
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Salt	As needed
Lemon Juice	1 tbsp

Instructions:

• Wash Betel leaves. Remove the stalk and tail part. Chop into small pieces. Grind betel leaves along with cumin seeds and black pepper into smooth paste by adding enough water in blender.

• Heat Oil in a pan. Add mustard and allow it to splutter. Add shallots and garlic. Fry till shallots turn translucent.

• Add turmeric powder and fry till raw smell goes off. Switch off the stove.Add cooked rice, salt and grind-ed mixture. Also add lemon juice.  Mix well and serve.

Betel Leaves Recipe - Vetrilai Sadam

Tips:
Adjust pepper to your taste.