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Ulundogare aka Urad dal Rice – made with just few basic freshly roasted spices ..its so easy to make , tasty to taste and healthy too . Since it’s a no onion garlic dish , one can make for festival too . The addition of crunchy papad at the end, trust me and try ,so so delicious.
Some other easy rice recipes that you can check Capsicum Chitranna , Oralu Chitranna, Mavinkayi Chitranna ,kai sasive Chitranna , no onion garlic methi rice
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About Ulundogare
Ulundogare is a very traditional age old dish ..that not many people know !! I learnt this recipe from my mom who in turn learnt it from one neighbor belonging to Iyengar community .Â
Made with just few basic freshly roasted spices like urad dal , pepper, its so easy to make , tasty to taste and healthy too . Since it’s a no onion garlic dish , one can make for festival too . We can pack for lunch box also . The addition of crunchy papad at the end ..trust me and try …so so delicious !!!
Do try this simple homely dish and let me know i you liked it …. Here you go !!!
Ulundogare recipe with step by step photos :
- Wash rice and cook it in the proportion 1: 2.5 ie 1 glass rice 2.5 glass water. The cooked rice grains should be separate, not mushy. Once cooked, spread the cooked rice on a wide plate. This will make the grains separate further & also helps to cool quickly. Allow the rice to cool completely.
- To a pan add 2 tbsp Urad Dal , 1/2 – 1 tbsp Black Pepper, 1-2 No Red Chilli , 1/2 tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds and Few Curry leaves . Dry roast till they are crisp and changes color. You can feel the aroma of the freshly roasted masala .
- Allow the roasted spices to cool a bit and powder .
- To the same pan , add heat Oil + Ghee .
- Once its hot , add tsp of mustard and urad dal . Let it splutter .Later add few cashew pieces , fry till golden . Next add few Curry leaves and pinch of hing . Saute few seconds .
- To the tempering , add the freshly ground Masala powder ,
- 2-3 tbsp grated kopra and salt .
- Add Cooked cooled rice to it . Squeeze lime . Mix well
- Allow the ulundogare to sit for some time . Let the flavors blend well .
- Just before serving , you can crush few urad papad to the rice ,give a quick mix and serve immediately .
- Tasty & Easy Ulundogare is ready to serve. Serve at room temperature as such or chutney / curd .!!
Points to note :
- Similarly you can do methi rice .. tastes really good . I have shared the recipe here
- You can use any urad dal of your choice , split or full. Black urad takes little longer time to roast.
- Usage of ghee is preferred for this recipe as it gives a nice taste .
Ulundogare Recipe | Urad Dal Rice
Ulundogare is a traditional age old dish made with few basic freshly roasted spices , its easy to make , tasty to taste and healthy too
- 2 cup Rice, Cooked and Cooled
- 2-3 tbsp Dry Coconut / Kopra
- Lemon, optional
- Salt To taste
Masala ingredients
- 2 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1-2 No Red Chilli
- 1/2 tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds
- Few Curry leaves
To Temper
- 2 – 3 tbsps Ghee + Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- few Cashew
- Few Curry Leaves
- pinch Hing
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Wash rice and cook it in the proportion 1: 2.5 ie 1 glass rice 2.5 glass water. The cooked rice grains should be separate, not mushy. Once cooked, spread the cooked rice on a wide plate. This will make the grains separate further & also helps to cool quickly. Allow the rice to cool completely.
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To a pan add Urad dal ,Black pepper , red chilli , jeera and curry leaves . Dry roast till they are crisp and changes color. You can feel the aroma of the freshly roasted masala .
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Allow the roasted spices to cool a bit and powder .
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To the same pan , add heat Oil + Ghee . Once its hot , add mustard and urad dal . Let it splutter .
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Later add few cashew pieces , fry till golden . Next add Curry leaves and hing . Saute few seconds .
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To the tempering , add the freshly ground Masala powder , grated kopra and salt . Fry for 1-2 mins.
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Add Cooked cooled rice to it . Squeeze lime . Mix well
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Allow the ulundogare to sit for some time . Let the flavors blend well .
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Just before serving , you can crush few urad papad to the rice ,give a quick mix and serve immediately .
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Tasty & Easy Ulundogare is ready to serve. Serve at room temperature as such or chutney / curd .!!
