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Tamarind Rice

Tamarind rice is a very famous South Indian rice dish which is a must in any grand functions like marriage or engagement parties. It has a tangy taste to it and is very delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Rice cooked
  • 1 Lemon sized tamarind Soaked in water
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp Black gram Urad dal
  • 2 tsp Bengal gram Chana dal
  • 2 Dry red chillies
  • A pinch of Asafoetida
  • 1 " Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 Green chillies Slit
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • A sprig of curry leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Peanuts Roasted
  • Salt as required

Method
 

  1. In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds, black gram and Bengal gram dal and let them splutter.
  2. Add curry leaves, red chillies, asafoetida, green chillies and ginger.
  3. Squeeze the tamarind juice and add it to the seasoning and boil until it becomes thick.
  4. Add turmeric and peanuts to it and mix.
  5. Switch off and mix this mixture to the rice with salt to taste.