Spicy Vellulli(Garlic) Kaaram rice

 Here’s how you can prepare Spicy Vellulli Kaaram Rice, step by step:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• 2 dry red chilies (broken)
• 10 curry leaves
• 5 garlic pods (crushed)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder (daniya powder)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds powder
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp dry chili powder
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Heat the Oil and adding spices

• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
• Add jeera (cumin seeds), dry red chilies, curry leaves, and crushed garlic.
• Sauté for 30-40 seconds until the garlic turns golden brown.

Step 2: Preparing the Spice Base

• In a small bowl, make a kacha pacha paste by mixing:
  • Crushed garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Jeera (cumin seeds)
• Now, add the kacha pacha paste to oil pan and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
• Then, add turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 3: Mixing with Rice

• Now add the cooked rice to the pan then add remaining masalas like daniya powder and sesame powder then give it a good mix.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Step 4: Garnishing and Serving

• Turn off the heat and sprinkle fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with raita or plain yogurt.

Nutrition Values (Per Serving Approx.)

• Calories: ~320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 6g
• Fats: 12g
• Fiber: 4g
• Iron & Calcium: Good source due to sesame seeds and cumin