Leftover rice Vadam | pazhiya Sadam Vathal

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Leftover rice vadam recipe | Pazhaya sadam vathal is the easiest vadam recipe. No need to prepare koozh or steam cook vadam in batch. Soak rice overnight, grind,  sundry vadam – perfect way to finish leftover rice on a sunny day. Without food color tasty flavorful beginner-friendly vadam recipe to try on hot sunny day

When to put Vadam?

Always plan and put the Vadam. Ensure you at least get good 3 consecutive sunny days for Vadam to dry well in the sun.

Should I soak cooked rice overnight for leftover rice vadam | vadagam?

Vadam is generally made during the morning so whenever I have leftover rice I soak them overnight and make pazhiya Sadam vadam the next day morning. If you forgot to soak the rice overnight, soak rice in hot water for some time and turn it soft then grind the rice.

How much water should I use for pazhiya sadam vathal?

It totally depends on the rice variety you use, how much water you used for cooking rice, how much water you discard in the colander. I used sona masoori rice and my cooked rice was not mushy. 

Should I use lemon juice?

Yes always add lemon juice while preparing leftover rice vathal. Adjust the amount according to the sourness of the lemon.

When to flip the vadam?

On a peak sunny day, vadam can be easily flipped in the late afternoon. Gently try to flip, if vadam is sticking then try after a few hours. Always keep the vadam indoors around sunset, again dry them on the next day. Once when the vadam dries it becomes lightweight might tend to fly/fall so after drying for two days third day I generally dry the vadam in a baking tray/ plate

How to store the leftover rice vadam?

After the fryums are sundried well use an air-tight container and store. It stays good for at least a year.

What goes well with pazhiya sadam vadam

In our home, we love snacking deep-fried vadam. It goes well with any rice variety dishes. It can also be taken as a side for rice accompaniment like rasam, kootu, kuzhambu variety

Can I fan dry leftover rice koozh vathal

No, you need good sun for the vadam to dry well. For peak Seattle sunny days it takes around three days to dry. Dried vadam turns glossy. It can be easily crushed into pieces without any moisture.

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Masala vathal - leftover rice vadam

easy no koozh leftover rice vadam

5 from 6 votes

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Ingredients

Soak:

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup water

To grind:

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup rice soaked water refer notes

Instructions

• In a wide vessel add cooked rice and water; mix well and set aside for overnight
• The next day transfer the soaked rice and water to a colander, save the water for the vadam and transfer the rice to a mixie jar
• Add salt, turmeric powder,  Kashmiri chilli powder, lemon juice and grind into a fine paste
• Furthermore, add 1/2 cup of water and grind into a fine koozh
• Add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and mix well
• Keep parchment paper/ plastic sheet/ vinyl sheet ready for vadam
• Take a ladle of koozh and add portions of the koozh on the paper. Leave space in-between the koozh
• Finish the entire batch and let it get dry in the hot sun
• if It is an extremely sunny day after few hours (3 or 4 hours) you could easily flip the vadam
• Flip gently if it is coming easily do it for the entire batch but if it is difficult to flip wait for the Vadam to dry further
• Let the Vadam be in sun till the sunset. Keep the Vadam inside during the night
• The next day again dry the Vadam and flip around the noon for even drying
• Repeat this process till the Vadam is completely dry
• Depending on the weather it takes 3 or 4 days for the Vadam to dry. On the last day dry the vadam on a baking tray or plate to prevent from vadam falling as dried vadam turns light
• After the Vadam is completely dry store in an airtight container
• Fry the Vadam in hot oil and flip for even cooking

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Notes

1. You can add any masala powder of your choice
2. Adjust the water according to your rice. Koozh should slightly spread on its own but not pourable consistency. Avoid thick koozh Vadam. It won’t dry properly. Refer to the video for the correct consistency. Adjust water accordingly
3. Soaking overnight is optional but it helps for easy smooth grinding
4. Always place the soaked rice in the colander then grind rice alone
5. Time to dry the vathal might vary
6. Store the Vadam only after the Vadam is completely dry
7. Keep a stone or some form of an object around the edges to prevent the Vadam paper from moving around
8. In India, people keep black umbrellas to protect Vadam from the crow
9. Vadam dough looks less salty but Vadam gets the salt as it dries so avoid adding excess salt
10. Avoid covering the Vadam with paper/cloth while drying
11. Never leave the Vadam outside overnight as the moisture will make the Vadam soggy
12. Always use dry hands while flipping the Vadam
13. Vadam tastes best if it is well sun-dried
14. While cooking vadam in hot oil if you see popping it means it is not dried properly
15. Always fry the Vadam in hot oil

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Masala vathal

Ingredients:

Soak:

1 cup cooked rice

1 cup water

To grind:

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

1 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 cup rice soaked water (refer notes)

How to make Masala vathal with leftover rice

• In a wide vessel add cooked rice and water; mix well and set aside for overnight

• The next day transfer the soaked rice and water to a colander, save the water for the vadam and transfer the rice to a mixie jar

• Add salt, turmeric powder,  Kashmiri chilli powder, lemon juice and grind into a fine paste

• Furthermore, add 1/2 cup of water and grind into a fine koozh

• Add 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and mix well

• Keep parchment paper/ plastic sheet/ vinyl sheet ready for vadam

• Take a ladle of koozh and add portions of the koozh on the paper. Leave space in-between the koozh

• Finish the entire batch and let it get dry in the hot sun

• If it  is an extremely sunny day after few hours (3 or 4 hours) you could easily flip the vadam
• Flip gently if it is coming easily do it for the entire batch but if it is difficult to flip wait for the Vadam to dry further

• Let the Vadam be in sun till the sunset. Keep the Vadam inside during the night
• The next day again dry the Vadam and flip around the noon for even drying
• Repeat this process till the Vadam is completely dry
• Depending on the weather it takes 3 or 4 days for the Vadam to dry. On the last day dry the vadam on a baking tray or plate to prevent from vadam falling as dried vadam turns light

• After the Vadam is completely dry store in an airtight container

• Fry the Vadam in hot oil and flip for even cooking

Kothamalli vathal | Corainder vadam

Kothamalli vathal

leftover rice vathal

5 from 5 votes

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Ingredients

Soak

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup water

To grind

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 green chilli
• Generous pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 8 grams coriander leaves
• 1/3 cup rice soaked water refer notes

Instructions

• In a wide vessel add cooked rice and water; mix well and set aside for overnight
• The next day transfer the soaked rice and water to a colander, save the water for the vadam and transfer the rice to a mixie jar
• Add salt, lemon juice, water, and green chilli and  grind into a fine paste
• Furthermore add coriander leaves, and grind well
• Finally, add turmeric powder, and grind into a fine koozh
• Keep parchment paper/ plastic sheet/ vinyl sheet ready for vadam
• Take a ladle of koozh and add portions of the koozh on the paper. Leave space in-between the koozh
• Finish the entire batch and let it get dry in the hot sun
• It is an extremely sunny day after few hours (3 or 4 hours) you could easily flip the vadam
• Flip gently if it is coming easily do it for the entire batch but if it is difficult to flip wait for the Vadam to dry further
• Let the Vadam be in sun till the sunset. Keep the Vadam inside during the night
• The next day again dry the Vadam and flip around the noon for even drying
• Repeat this process till the Vadam is completely dry
• Depending on the weather it takes 3 or 4 days for the Vadam to dry. On the last day dry the vadam on a baking tray or plate to prevent from vadam falling as dried vadam turns light
• After the Vadam is completely dry store in an airtight container
• Fry the Vadam in hot oil and flip for even cooking

Video

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Notes

1. You can adjust green chilli according to your taste
2. Mint, curry leaves, or any other herbs of choice can be added
3. Adjust the water according to your rice. Koozh should slightly spread on its own but not pourable consistency. Avoid thick koozh Vadam. It won’t dry properly. Refer to the video for the correct consistency. Adjust water accordingly
4. Soaking overnight is optional but it helps for easy smooth grinding
5. Always place the soaked rice in the colander then grind rice alone
6. Time to dry the vathal might vary
7. Store the Vadam only after the Vadam is completely dry
8. Keep a stone or some form of an object around the edges to prevent the Vadam paper from moving around
9. In India, people keep black umbrellas to protect Vadam from the crow
10. Vadam dough looks less salty but Vadam gets the salt as it dries so avoid adding excess salt
11. Avoid covering the Vadam with paper/cloth while drying
12. Never leave the Vadam overnight as the moisture will make the Vadam soggy
13. Always dry hands while flipping the Vadam
14. Vadam tastes best if it is well sun-dried
15. While cooking vadam in hot oil if you see popping it means it is not dried properly
16. Always fry the Vadam in hot oil

Tried this recipe?Mention @traditionallymodernfood or tag #traditionallymodernfood!

Ingredients:

Soak

1 cup cooked rice

1 cup water

To grind

1/2 tsp salt

2 green chilli

Generous pinch of turmeric powder

1 tsp lemon juice

8 grams coriander leaves

1/3 cup rice soaked water (refer notes)

How to make kothamalli vathal with leftover rice

• In a wide vessel add cooked rice and water; mix well and set aside for overnight

• The next day transfer the soaked rice and water to a colander, save the water for the vadam and transfer the rice to a mixie jar

• Add salt, lemon juice, water, and green chilli and  grind into a fine paste

• Furthermore, add coriander leaves, and grind well

• Finally, add turmeric powder, and grind into a fine koozh

• Keep parchment paper/ plastic sheet/ vinyl sheet ready for vadam

• Take a ladle of koozh and add portions of the koozh on the paper. Leave space in-between the koozh

• Finish the entire batch and let it get dry in the hot sun
• If it  is an extremely sunny day after few hours (3 or 4 hours) you could easily flip the vadam
• Flip gently if it is coming easily do it for the entire batch but if it is difficult to flip wait for the Vadam to dry further

• Let the Vadam be in sun till the sunset. Keep the Vadam inside during the night
• The next day again dry the Vadam and flip around the noon for even drying
• Repeat this process till the Vadam is completely dry
• Depending on the weather it takes 3 or 4 days for the Vadam to dry. On the last day dry the vadam on a baking tray or plate to prevent from vadam falling as dried vadam turns light

• After the Vadam is completely dry store in an airtight container

• Fry the Vadam in hot oil and flip for even cooking