How long does Ulutham Soru take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ulutham Soru serve?

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

Is Ulutham Soru vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ulutham Soru 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 Ulutham Soru?

½ cup Black Urad Dal, 1 cup Rice, ¼ cup Coconut, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 Green Chilli, 3 tsp Peanut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ulutham Soru?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Ulutham Soru?

About 666 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ulutham Soru

Name: Ulutham Soru
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Black Urad Dal; 3 tsp Peanut Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 cloves Garlic, Slices; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 cup Rice, Soaked; ¾ tsp Salt; 2½ cup Water; ¼ cup Coconut, Grated

20 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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

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Also known as Urad Dal Rice · Veg · Rice dishes, Dal

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Ulutham soru, or urad dal rice, of roasted black urad dal pressure-cooked with rice, garlic and coconut. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, step-by-step video.

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

10 items

2 people

Black Urad Dal½ cup
Peanut Oil3 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Slices2 cloves
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Rice, Soaked1 cup
Salt¾ tsp
Water2½ cup
Coconut, Grated¼ cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	666kcal	1332kcal
Protein	22g	44g
Carbohydrate	119g	238g
Fat	12g	24g
Fibre	13g	25g
Sugar	1g	2g

Cookd masalas for black urad dal

Method

1
Add the black urad to a kadhai and saute it on a low-medium flame until thoroughly browned and set aside. In a pressure cooker, pour peanut oil and add cumin seeds, garlic green chilli and add the soaked and drained rice to the cooker and saute for 30 seconds along with salt until aromatic.
Black Urad DalPeanut OilCuminGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leavesRiceSalt
2
Pour water and bring it to a boil and pressure cook on a moderate flame for 2 whistles. Let the cooker rest for 10 minutes and fluff up the rice. Serve hot.
WaterCoconut

Before you start

How long does Ulutham Soru take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ulutham Soru serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ulutham Soru vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ulutham Soru 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 Ulutham Soru?: ½ cup Black Urad Dal, 1 cup Rice, ¼ cup Coconut, 2 cloves Garlic, 2 Green Chilli, 3 tsp Peanut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ulutham Soru?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Ulutham Soru?: About 666 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.