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See how the peanut and dal powder is roasted and ground, then tempered with the rice.
6:19 · Recipe video · Cooking with Siddhi
Peanut rice, or groundnut masala rice, is a popular, simple, aromatic and delicious South Indian rice recipe. It can be cooked almost instantly with cooked rice.
Peanuts, urad dal, chana dal, sesame seeds, desiccated coconut and dry red chillies are roasted and ground to a powder, then tossed through cooked rice with a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, asafoetida, curry leaves and more peanuts. It is a perfect dish for your tiffin.
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Why you will love this peanut rice
- Quick: made with cooked rice.
- Aromatic: a freshly roasted peanut and dal powder.
- Tiffin friendly: a quick lunchbox recipe.
- Crunchy: whole peanuts in the tempering.
Ingredient notes
- Peanuts: 1/3 cup. Keep 1 tbsp aside for the tempering.
- Oil: 1 tbsp + 1 tsp. 1 tsp for roasting, the rest for the tempering.
- Coconut: 3 tbsp desiccated coconut, roasted with the dals.
- Lemon: optional. Add some lemon juice to taste at the end.
Peanut Rice Recipe
South Indian peanut rice: cooked rice tossed with a roasted peanut, dal, sesame and coconut powder and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and peanuts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1/3 cup peanuts
- 3 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2–3 dry red chillies
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chana dal
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- Curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil. Heat the pan on a high flame. Add 1 tsp oil and reduce the flame to medium.
- Roast the dals. Add the urad dal, chana dal, sesame seeds and peanuts, keeping 1 tbsp of the peanuts aside. Sauté well for 1 minute.
- Add coconut and chillies. Sprinkle in the desiccated coconut and dry red chillies and mix on a low-medium flame.
- Grind. Let the mixture cool, then crush it into a fine powder.
- Temper. Heat the pan and add the remaining oil. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida and the remaining peanuts, and sauté well while mixing.
- Add the powder. Add the curry leaves and the prepared powder and mix well.
- Add the rice. Add the cooked rice and mix well. Add salt to taste. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water if needed and mix.
- Cover and cook. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix well and serve. You can also add some lemon juice to taste.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/3 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 3 g | 15% |
| Sodium 12 mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109 g | 40% |
| Dietary Fibre 6 g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 1 g | |
| Protein 16 g | |
| Calcium 90 mg | 7% |
| Iron 3 mg | 17% |
| Potassium 294 mg | 6% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for peanut rice
- Keep 1 tbsp of the peanuts aside for the tempering.
- Let the roasted mixture cool before grinding it into a fine powder.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp water if the rice needs it.
- Add lemon juice to taste at the end if you like.
What to serve with Peanut Rice
Peanut rice tastes amazing with vegetable raita or any Indian curry, and it is perfect for your tiffin with a filter coffee. For more rice recipes, try my Coconut Rice and Coriander Rice.
Peanut Rice FAQs
What is peanut rice also called?
It is also called groundnut masala rice, a South Indian rice recipe.
What do I serve peanut rice with?
Vegetable raita or any Indian curry.
Why keep some peanuts aside?
1 tbsp of the peanuts goes whole into the tempering.
Can I add lemon?
Yes, add some lemon juice to taste at the end.
How many does this recipe serve?
It serves 3, at about 614 kcal a serving.
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