Vethalai Sadam, Vetrilai poondu saadham, Betel leaves Kalandha Sadam recipes
Vetrilai Poondu Sadam recipe, Betel leaves rice recipe, வெற்றிலை பூண்டு சதாம் in Tamil, Vethalai Saadham, Vetrillai Poondu Sadam,(betel leaves Garlic rice), is a classic Tamilnadu dish made with tender betel leaves and malai poondu(Hill Garlic) not only during post-delivery but on a day to day basis. I am sure many would remember being packed for this lunch box along with spicy roasted potatoes. One healthy and easy dish good for digestion and induce breast milk since the betel leaf rich in calcium. If you are looking for more Post Patrum Food Pathiya Saapadu recipe, Pathiya Kuzhambu(marunthu kulambu)recipe, Angaya Podi recipe, Karuvepilai Kuzhambu
I still remember when I was small Amma used to say Vethalai saapta Maadu Muttum.🤣😂😂 But she gave me vethalai during my pregnancy. After Food taking betel leaves controls vomiting and improves digestion. If you are looking for more Kalandha Sadam Recipes, Karuvepilai sadam, Kadamba Sadam recipe, Maa inji Sadam Recipe, Nellikai Sadam Recipe you can browse more under the category Variety rice Recipes.
Vetrilai Sadam Recipe using homegrown vethalai, choose the betel leaves tender and light green in color. Dark leaves taste bitter. The leaves count is up to your tastebuds, you can use as much you want. Also, don’t overcook the leaves it will lose their nutrients.
Recipe Card For How to make Betel leaves Garlic rice/வெற்றிலை பூண்டு சதாம்
- betel leaves 4 chopped
- 10 to 15 garlic
- 10 cashews or peanut
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- 2 tsp oil
- 2 dried red chilies
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- Vetrillai Poondu Sadam recipe, take good tender leaves with light green color (dark leaves taste bitter), chop it. Take 10 to 15 garlic cloves and peel skin.
- Take 1 cup of Cooked rice, cool down completely. Heat a pan with 2 tsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp urad dal, a few cashews or peanuts, dried red chili fry well. Add the garlic fry well till it turns soft in low flame.
- Add Chopped Vetrilliai toss well.
- Add 1 tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp salt mix well.
- Add the cooked rice and toss well in high flame for 2 mins and then switch off the stove.
- That’s it Vetriallai sadam ready. Vetrialai sadam goes well with potato fry.
- Vetrillai Poondu Sadam(betel leaves Garlic rice) is a classic dish
Step By Step Vetrilai Sadam Recipe:
take good tender leaves with light green color (dark leaves taste bitter), chop it. Take 10 to 15 garlic cloves and peel skin.
Take 1 cup of Cooked rice, cool down completely. Heat a pan with 2 tsp oil, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp urad dal, a few cashews or peanuts, dried red chili fry well till it turns golden. Add the garlic fry well till it turns soft in low flame.
Add Chopped Vetrilliai toss well.
Add 1 tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp salt mix well.
Add the cooked rice and toss well in high flame for 2 mins and then switch off the stove.
That’s it Vetriallai sadam ready. Vetrialai sadam goes well with potato fry.
Tips to make tasty Vetrilai Poondu sadam:
- If you are taking for post-delivery avoid potatoes,
- use more garlic preferably use the hill garlic, and avoid leftover rice.
- There is no count for betel leaves, you can add as much you want to make sure it’s tender.
- you can use any variety of rice
Do try this recipe and let me know your feedback!!!
Have a wonderful day!!
