Orange Rice | Orange Sadam | Gluten Free and Vegan | A Masterchefmom Original

Hi Supermoms,

Innovating recipes that are also easy for everyone to try, makes me so happy. One such creation is my 'Orange Sadam'. I made this rice some time ago and been asked by many of you to share the recipe.  Finally got time to update the recipe .

I love to incorporate fruits in my cooking . They bring so much of freshness to the regular menu. Also, it is no secret that my children ( and myself 😁) are reluctant fruit eaters. 

I added  ripe green chillies ( it had turned into orange in colour) to give that colour effect. You can add fresh red chillies or green chillies for this recipe. I also added green peas and mint leaves and they complimented the dish without overpowering flavours. 

Tangy and mildly spicy orange rice was loved and taste approved by the family. Yes, another recipe from my kitchen to yours which is so easy to make but new and refreshing too. 

Hope you enjoy cooking and feeding this rice. Do share it with me on instagram or facebook. 

Will update fresh pictures when I make them next. 

Chef Tips: 

a. Dry the orange skin in sunlight for a couple of days and powder it. You can use 1/4 teaspoon of this zest to flavour the rice. 

b. Adjust spice according to the variety of orange you are using. 

Orange Rice | Orange Sadam :

Preparation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 10 minutes

Serves : 2

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Ingredients :

1/2 cup Sona masoori rice /Ponni ( cook 1/2 cup rice with 1 +1/4 cup water)

1/4 cup freshly extracted orange juice 

1/4 teaspoon orange zest ( you can grate the skin of the fresh orange)

1/4 cup green peas

1/4 cup carrot ( grated)(optional)

salt to taste

To temper :

2 teaspoons oil ( you can use sesame or coconut oil)

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2-3 ripe chillies ( halved)

To garnish :

few mint leaves ( torn roughly)

Optional Ingredients :

You can add channa dal/bengal gram, peanuts along with tempering ingredients. You can add boiled chickpeas instead or along with green peas. 

Method :

1. Heat a kadai or a pan with oil and temper with mustard seeds and chillies.

2. Add green peas and salt.

3. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the orange zest and half of the orange juice and switch off the flame.

5. Add the cooked and fluffed rice.

6. Mix well.

7. Turn on the heat , add the remaining orange juice and stir well on high heat for a few seconds and switch off.

8. Add the mint leaves .

Chef tip : Taste and adjust the salt levels. 

This can be a lovely lunch box dish . You can make it with left over rice also.

Happy Cooking !

With love,

Masterchefmom