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tamarind rice recipe

tamarind rice recipe with simple step by step instructions
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: tamarind rice recipe
Servings: 3 People

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients

Tamarind rice powder

  • 1 tbsp Channa dal
  • 1 tbsp Urad dal
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 4 Dry chilli
  • 1 tsp fenugreek
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Tamarind rice

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Channa dal
  • 1 tsp Urad dal
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 4 Dry chilli
  • 1/4 tsp Hing/asafoetida
  • 1 tsp Peanuts
  • 3/4 Salt
  • 4 tbsp Tamarind rice powder
  • 1/8 Cup Tamarind paste
  • 1/8 Cup Water

Instructions

Tamarind rice powder

  • Dry roast 1 tbsp Channa dal, 1 tbsp Urad dal, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 4 dry chilli, 1 tsp fenugreek, 1 tsp Pepper
  • Add it to a mixer and grind coarsely
  • Tamarind powder is ready! Store it in a airtight container and use it for a month

Tamarind rice

  • In a pan, add 3 tbsp oil and crackle 1/2 tsp mustard seeds.
  • Next, add 1 tsp chana dal and1 tsp urad dal and saute till golden brown.
  • Next, add 4 dry chili and few curry leaves
  • Now add 1/4 tsp asafoetida and mix well
  • Next add few peanuts and roast for 30 seconds
  • Now add 4 tbsp tamarind rice powder and mix well. Along with it add 3/4 tsp salt and give a good mix.
  • Finally, add 1/8 cup tamarind paste and mix well. Next, add 1/8 cup water and cook till the mixture becomes thick.
  • Now add cooked rice and coat well with the mixture
  • Tamarind rice is ready!

Cooking rice for tamarind rice

  • Take 1 cup basmati rice and rinse the rice twice
  • Now soak the rice for 20 minutes and then cook with 1 1/2 cup until 3 whistles
  • Wait till the pressure releases completely and then open and fluff the rice from the corners