Ingredients: cup Basmati rice - cooked, Onion - finely chopped, tablespoons Whole Black Peppercorns - freshly ground, sprig Curry leaves, teaspoon Mustard seeds, teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split), Cashew nuts, teaspoons Sunflower Oil, - to taste, Vegetarian diet
Instructions: To begin making the Milagu Sadam, heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.Add mustard seeds and wait till they crackle. Add urad dal and sauté till dal begins to turn brown.Add finely chopped onions and curry leaves. Saute till the onions turn translucent.Once it is done, add the cashew nuts in the pan.Add freshly ground pepper powder and salt to taste. Mix well and let it cook for a minute or 2 minutes.Add cooked basmati rice and gently toss it to coat the rice well with the pepper-onion mix. Check for seasoning, add more salt if needed.Turn off flame and serve immediately. Serve Milagu Sadam with Tomato Onion Cucumber Raita or Boondi Raita for a light and delicious weekday meal.