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Cranberry Rice in a bowl
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Cranberry Rice / Kuruthi Nelli Sadam

Cranberry Rice or Kuruthi Nelli Sadam is a variation from the traditional rice recipes. The flavors were well balanced and it tasted great with some raita/pachadi on the side.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Entree, Lunch Box Recipes, One Pot Meal, Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 278kcal

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice I used sona masoori
  • cups Cranberries
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 2 Green chilies slit lengthwise
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ullutham paruppu/urad dal
  • ¼ teaspoon Asafetida
  • few Curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • teaspoon Red chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Cook the rice and let it cool down to room temperature.
  • Wash the cranberries and cut them into quarters.
  • In a wide pan, add the oil and season with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and asafetida.
  • Add the chopped onions and the green chilies and sauté until the onions turn transparent (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Now add the chopped cranberries, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Mix well and let the cranberries cook until they are mushy (about 12 minutes).
  • Add the cooked rice to the cranberry mixture and gently mix. Make sure that the rice is evenly coated and adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve with any kind of pachadi/raita!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg