Peanut Rice Recipe (Groundnut Rice)
Peanut Rice Recipe is a delicious and flavorful south indian rice made with roasted peanut powder, lentil, and spices.
Servings 2
Calories 550kcal
Ingredients
For Peanut Masala Mixture
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¼ cup peanuts
- 2 teaspoons urad dal
- 2 teaspoons chana dal
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 3-4 dried red chilies
- 1 stalk curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon dry coconut
- salt to taste
For Tempering Peanut Rice
- 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee)
- 2 tablespoons peanuts
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon urad dal
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 stalk curry leaves
- 1 pinch hing (asafetida)
- 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice (about 1 cup of raw basmati rice)
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil and roast peanuts, urad dal, chana dal, sesame seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves over medium-low flame until the dals become aromatic and well-roasted. Stir frequently to ensure even roasting without burning.
- Then add dry coconut and roast for another minute.
- Remove the roasted ingredients from the pan and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, grind everything into a fine powder without adding any water. Keep aside.
- Now, in a large Kadai, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add peanuts, mustard seeds, and urad dal, and saute till peanuts are roasted well.
- Next, add curry leaves, cumin seeds (jeera), and a pinch of hing (asafetida) to the pan, and sauté for about 30 seconds until the spices become aromatic.
- Then add cooked basmati rice along with the finely ground peanut powder, and salt and give it a mix.
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice fully absorbs the flavors and the dish is fragrant.
- Peanut or groundnut Rice is ready and serve warm along with some papad and yogurt.
Notes
Expert Tips
- The rice should be cooled before using. In fact, leftover rice works best, allowing the dish to come together quickly and easily.
- Peanut masala powder can be made in bulk and can be refrigerated for up to 2-3 in a refrigerator.
- If you dont have dried coconut, you can skip it.
- When grinding the peanut-lentil mixture, be cautious not to over-grind, as the peanuts can release oil and turn the powder into a paste. Aim for a coarse texture to avoid this.
- Peanut rice tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Variations
- You can also use homemade ghee for tempering, making it extra flavorful.
- You can also add roasted cashews along with peanuts while tempering rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 70.2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2.6mg