How long does Seeralam take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Seeralam serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Seeralam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Seeralam?

½ cup Raw Rice, ½ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Moong Dal, 1 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Seeralam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Seeralam?

About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Seeralam

Name: Seeralam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Chana Dal; ½ cup Toor Dal; ½ cup Moong Dal; 1 tbsp Urad Dal (whole); ½ cup Raw Rice; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 3 cloves Garlic; For Soaking Water; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Baking Soda; ½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Onion, Slices; 3 Green Chilli, Diced; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 3 cup Water; ¼ cup Coconut (Grated)

40 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Seeralam is a Tamil Nadu dish of steamed dal and rice idlis cut into cubes and tossed in a sesame oil tempering. Mild, serves 6, 40 min plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

6 people

Chana Dal½ cup
Toor Dal½ cup
Moong Dal½ cup
Urad Dal (whole)1 tbsp
Raw Rice½ cup
Dry Red Chilli4
Garlic3 cloves
WaterFor Soaking
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Baking Soda½ tsp
Water3½ cup
Sesame Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Onion, Slices2
Green Chilli, Diced3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	340kcal	2040kcal
Protein	14g	86g
Carbohydrate	53g	316g
Fat	8.5g	51g
Fibre	10g	62g
Sugar	2g	12g

Cookd masalas for raw rice

Method

1
In a mixing bowl ad all the ingredients for the idli, wash and let it soak for at least an hour. Strain the ingredients, and blend it into a coarse batter.
Chana DalToor DalMoong DalUrad Dal (whole)Raw RiceDry Red ChilliGarlicWater
2
Add salt, turmeric powder and baking soda and mix thoroughly. Pour water and loosen the batter slightly, add the prepared batter into greased idli moulds and steam them for 10-15 minutes. Once cooked, let it cool down and cut it into cubes and set aside.
SaltTurmeric PowderBaking SodaWater
3
In a kadhai, pour oil and add the urad dal and mustard seeds, once they splutter add the onions and green chillies and saute on a medium flame for 3 minutes or until the onion turns translucent. Add the curry leaves and asafoetida, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in water and bring it to a boil.
Sesame OilUrad Dal (split)Mustard SeedsOnionGreen ChilliSaltTurmeric PowderCurry leavesAsafoetidaWater
4
Add in the cubed idlies into the pan and cook until the idli absorbs all the water and becomes soft (around 3- 5 minutes) Garnish it with grated coconut and serve hot!
Coconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Seeralam take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Seeralam serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Seeralam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Seeralam spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Seeralam?: ½ cup Raw Rice, ½ cup Chana Dal, ½ cup Toor Dal, ½ cup Moong Dal, 1 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Seeralam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Seeralam?: About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.