[1][2] Satti soru, which means 'clay pot rice' in Tamil, is a fairly common dish in South Indian households.
It is typically prepared by cooking rice along with various ingredients in a clay pot over a low fire or stove.
The cooking pots are called man panai or man satti in Tamil, The clay pot helps retain moisture and infuse the rice with a unique aroma.
Common ingredients include rice, spices, vegetables, meat, seafood and sometimes exotic meat such as monitor lizard and wild boar.
[3] Spices commonly used in the dish may include cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.