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This rice preparation is well-known all over south india, although there are likely to be mild variations in the way it is performed in various regions.




Recipe Description for Tamarind Rice ( South Indian Recipes )

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Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients


For Tamarind Rice
1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil
1/4 cup raw peanuts
1/2 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 cup tamarind (imli) pulp
2 1/2 cups cooked rice (chawal)
salt to taste

For The Masala (makes Approx. ? Cup)
1 1/2 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
3 to 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
2 tsp sesame seeds (til)

Method

For the masala
  1. Heat a small pan, add all the ingredients and dry roast on a slow flame for 5 minutes or till they turn golden brown in colour, while stirring continuously. Keep aside.
  2. When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.

How to proceed to make tamarind rice
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  2. Add the chana dal, mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute, while stirring continuously.
  3. Add the tamarind pulp, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the mixture thickens.
  4. Add the prepared masala, rice and salt and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve the {span class="bold1"}tamarind rice{/span} hot.
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