
Poondu Milagu Sadam, also known as Garlic Pepper Rice, is a flavorful South Indian rice dish renowned for its aromatic blend of garlic and peppercorns. This traditional recipe combines the pungent essence of garlic with the robust, earthy flavor of black pepper, creating a delightful and spicy rice dish. It's a popular choice for those seeking a quick, savory meal that's bursting with unique flavors and carries the essence of South Indian cuisine.
Tips to make tasty Poondu Milagu Salam
- Cooking of the Rice : For the perfect Poondu Milagu Sadam, achieving fluffy, distinct grains of rice is crucial. The rice should be cooked to a precise texture where each grain maintains its individual integrity, ensuring a light and airy consistency. This separation of grains allows for a more delightful eating experience, enabling the flavors of garlic and peppercorns to coat each grain evenly, enhancing the overall taste of this classic South Indian dish. You can use any type of rice for this recipe. I have used Basmati Rice.
- Spice Level : Feel free to adjust the spice level to suit your preferences in the Poondu Milagu Sadam recipe. We've incorporated both red chilies and chili powder, allowing for flexibility in heat intensity. Tailor the quantity of these spices to your liking, ensuring the dish aligns perfectly with your desired level of spiciness.
- Garlic : Using garlic cloves adds a distinct flavor to the Poondu Milagu Sadam, but if you prefer using garlic paste, it's a great alternative. However, bear in mind that garlic paste tends to intensify the garlicky essence. To balance the flavors, consider reducing the quantity of garlic when using the paste to avoid overwhelming the dish with an excessively strong garlic taste. Adjusting the garlic content ensures a harmonious blend of flavors in the final preparation.
- Mixing the Rice : Carefully fold the cooked rice into the garlic pepper gravy, ensuring a gentle mixing process to prevent the rice grains from breaking. The aim is to coat the rice evenly with the flavorsome gravy while preserving the integrity of each grain. Using a light hand and a folding motion helps maintain the rice's texture, resulting in a deliciously flavored Poondu Milagu Sadam without compromising the rice grains' structure.
You may also want to try other Rice varieties
- Andhra puliyodarai (Pulihora) is also famous for its spiciness. They make a paste of sesame seeds, peanuts and mustard seeds and they add green chillies also. Their version of puliyodarai is also very yummy.
- Capsicum Masala rice is very rich in flavour, colourful and very tasty rice variety. The flavour and crunchiness of Capsicum along with the freshly ground spice powder makes this rice even more interesting. This Capsicum rice a perfect rice for Kids's Lunch box recipe. We can relish this Capsicum Masala Rice with any Raita of our choice!
- Pressure Cooker Veg Biryani, a Colorful, Flavorful, Aromatic rice. An exotic way to enjoy the richness of vegetables with basmati rice.
Recipe Card to make Poondu Milagu Salam
Poondu Milagu Sadam | Garlic Pepper Rice
Equipments Needed
- 1 Heavy Bottomed Pan
- 1 Pressure Cooker
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 180kcal
Discover the aromatic delight of Garlic Pepper Rice! This recipe unravels a flavorful journey into a simple yet enticing rice dish. Explore the perfect blend of garlic's savory essence and the zesty punch of pepper in this easy-to-follow recipe. Elevate your mealtime with this aromatic and satisfying culinary experience
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 2 Red Chili
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 2 tablespoon Cashews
- 15 nos Garlic cloves
- 1 nos Onion Small, finely chopped
- 1 nos Tomato finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder
- 1½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup Basmati Rice in a pressure cooker or in a stove top. Prepare Basmati Rice and set it aside to be combined with the Garlic Pepper gravy later.
- Start by heating the pan and adding 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil. Once the oil is hot, add the 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds and let them sizzle until they start to pop.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds to the sizzling mustard seeds. Afterward, introduce 2 Red Chili and thoroughly mix it in. Follow by adding the 1 sprig Curry leaves and incorporating them into the mixture
- Incorporate 2 tablespoon Cashews into the mixture and cook them until they achieve a golden brown color.
- Add the 15 nos Garlic cloves to the mixture and ensure they are well mixed, allowing the garlic to cook until aromatic and slightly golden
- Following that, add the 1 nos Onion (chopped) and cook it until it turns translucent, blending well with the mixture.
- Incorporate the 1 nos Tomato (chopped) into the onion mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly mixed, and allow them to cook together until the tomatoes soften and combine well with the onions.
- Add ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, the necessary amount of salt, and ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder, blending them thoroughly into the mixture.
- Pour water into the pan, cover it, and let the mixture cook thoroughly, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- After the mixture is fully cooked, add the cooked rice to it. Sprinkle 1½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to your taste), ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing), and 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder over the rice. Gently mix the rice with the mixture, ensuring to blend them without breaking the rice grains
- Your flavorful and delicious garlic pepper rice is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
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Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Poondu Milagu Sadam | Garlic Pepper Rice
Amount Per Serving (143 g)
Calories 180
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g9%
Sodium 190mg8%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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- Cook 1 cup Basmati Rice in a pressure cooker or in a stove top. Prepare Basmati Rice and set it aside to be combined with the Garlic Pepper gravy later.
- Start by heating the pan and adding 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil. Once the oil is hot, add the 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds and let them sizzle until they start to pop.
- Next, add 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds to the sizzling mustard seeds. Afterward, introduce 2 Red Chili and thoroughly mix it in. Follow by adding the 1 sprig Curry leaves and incorporating them into the mixture
- Incorporate 2 tablespoon Cashews into the mixture and cook them until they achieve a golden brown color.
- Add the 15 nos Garlic cloves to the mixture and ensure they are well mixed, allowing the garlic to cook until aromatic and slightly golden
- Following that, add the 1 nos Onion (chopped) and cook it until it turns translucent, blending well with the mixture.
- Incorporate the 1 nos Tomato (chopped) into the onion mixture, ensuring they are thoroughly mixed, and allow them to cook together until the tomatoes soften and combine well with the onions.
- Add ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder, the necessary amount of salt, and ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder, blending them thoroughly into the mixture.
- Pour water into the pan, cover it, and let the mixture cook thoroughly, allowing the flavors to blend together.
- After the mixture is fully cooked, add the cooked rice to it. Sprinkle 1½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to your taste), ¼ teaspoon Asafoetida (Asafetida / Hing), and 1 teaspoon Pepper Powder over the rice. Gently mix the rice with the mixture, ensuring to blend them without breaking the rice grains
- Your flavorful and delicious garlic pepper rice is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
Poondu Milagu Sadam / Garlic Pepper Rice