Рецепт Betel leaf rice / Vetrilai sadham

Betel leaves are used during very auspicious occasion in Indian household. It has lot of health benefits and it is believed to aid digestion.  Ingredients: 1 cup – Basmati rice (uncooked) 3 or 4 nos – Betel leaves / vetrilai (remove stalk and chopped finely) 4 or 5 nos – Garlic (chopped) 1/4 tsp – Turmeric powder Salt to taste For grinding: 1 tsp – Sesame seeds (i used white sesame) 1/4 tsp – Peppercorns 2 nos – Dry red chillies 3 pinches – Dry ginger powder / sukku For seasonings: 1 1/2 tbsp – Sesame oil 1/4 tsp – Fennel seeds / sombu 1 no – Cinnamon stick (small) 5 nos – Fresh curry leaves Preparation method: Wash and soak rice for 30 mins. Pressure cook rice (raw rice 1:2 ratio) for 3 to 4 whistles or until well cooked. Spread the rice…