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Vaamu Annam ~ Ajwain Rice (Ver 2)

BM #141 Week 3 Day 3 -

Ajwain/Vaamu/Omam is one of the wonder herbs/spices from the Indian kitchen with numerous health benefits. So it is not surprising to see another version of Ajwain rice, is it?

This version is simple yet flavorful and quick to make. Here is the previous version of Vaamu annam.

Recipe Source Anjani
Ingredients -

Leftover Rice 2-3 cups

Salt, Turmeric as needed

Seasoning (Oil 1 Tbsp, Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp, Chana Dal 2 tsp, Urad Dal 2 tsp, Garlic chopped 2 tsp, Curry leaves few, Red Chilies 2, Ajwain 2 tsp lightly crushed)

Method Of Preparation -

In a heated pan, add oil the rest of the seasonings one by one. After the dals are brown, add the ajwain in the end. Sprinkle salt and turmeric and the leftover rice.

Reduce the heat and mix well until well combined.

Serve warm.

Preparation Time 15 minutes
Serves 2

Posted by Harini R on Monday, December 19, 2022

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O - Omam Saadam ~ Ajwain Rice ~ Vaamu Annam

BM #99 Day 15 -

This is a good stomach cleansing rice dish. Our elders have always turned to Omam/Vaamu/Ajwain for any digestive disorders in our growing up years. So I am actually not surprised to see it being added in a rice dish.

When I first saw this recipe on a TV show, I felt it was just a glorified version of the humble lemon rice. But since I had no other brain wave to go with the letter O, I decided it give this one a chance.

Oh Boy! I was so wrong in my assumption. With the addition of Ajwain, the rice just got a huge lift in flavor so much so that my lemon rice loving husband said that I should henceforth always add ajwain to the lemon rice !

This rice is a flavorful addition to the dining table or lunch boxes.

Recipe Source TV show
Ingredients -

Rice, 1 1/2 cups (Any short grained rice will do)
Salt, Turmeric as needed
Garlic, grated 1 tsp
Ajwain / Vaamu / Omam 1 tsp or more
Lime/Lemon Juice 2 tsp
Green Chilies sliced 2-3 (Optional)
Seasoning (Ghee/Oil 2 Tbsp, Peanuts handful, Mustard seeds 1 tsp, Chana Dal 2 tsp, Urad Dal 1 tsp, Asafotida a pinch, Red Chilies 2-3 broken, Curry leaves few)

Method Of Preparation -

Cook the rice and spread in a wide platter to let it cool down a little.

Meanwhile in a heated pan, add ghee/oil and add the seasoning ingredients.

After the dals are brown and the mustard seeds have crackled, add the turmeric, ajwain and garlic. Mix well.

Add salt and the cooked rice.

Mix well and remove from heat. Squeeze the lime juice and mix well. Set aside for a few minutes for the flavors to blend in.

Serve it with Raitha and/or buttermilk.