Tamarind Rice
Tamarind Rice is a popular South Indian dish made with tangy tamarind and rice. It's a flavorful and delicious dish that can be served as a main course or side dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Asafoetida - a pinch
- Peanuts - 2 tablespoons
- Curry leaves - few
- Dry red chilies - 2
- Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
- Chana dal - 1 teaspoon
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Tamarind - 1 small ball
- Rice - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Cook the rice and spread it on a plate to cool.
- Soak the tamarind in water and extract its juice.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, dry red chilies, curry leaves, peanuts, and asafoetida.
- When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add the tamarind extract, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Let it boil until the raw smell of the tamarind goes away.
- Add the cooked rice and mix well.
- Serve the tamarind rice hot with a side of your choice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g
