You are here: Home > Videos > Tamarind Rice Video Tamarind Rice Video Viewed 3384 times 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. Tweet Recipe Description for Tamarind Rice ( South Indian Recipes ) Preparation Time: 15 minsCooking Time: 15 mins Makes 3 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Tamarind Rice1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil1/4 cup raw peanuts1/2 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 pieces8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1/4 cup tamarind (imli) pulp2 1/2 cups cooked rice (chawal) salt to tasteFor 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) seeds3 to 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces2 tsp sesame seeds (til) Method For the masalaHeat 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.When cool, blend in a mixer to a fine powder. Keep aside.How to proceed to make tamarind riceTo make {span class="bold1"}tamarind rice{/span}, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the peanuts and sauté on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till they turn light pink in colour while stirring continuously.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.Add the tamarind pulp, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the mixture thickens.Add the prepared masala, rice and salt and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Serve the {span class="bold1"}tamarind rice{/span} hot. See step by step images of Tamarind Rice ( South Indian Recipes ) RECIPE SOURCE : South Indian Recipes