Tamarind Rice


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Ingredients

1 cup Rice washed and soaked
2 tablespoons Tamarind extract
1 tablespoon Peanuts
1 teaspoon Gram dal and urad dal
2 whls red chillies
teaspoon Cumin and mustard seeds
2 Bay leaves
1 stalk curry leaves
1 teaspoon Jaggery or molasses
teaspoon Turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
teaspoon Garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons Oil
3 cups Water, (approx.)

Preparation

1
Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed saucepan.
2
Add peanuts, dals and allow to fry for a few seconds.
3
Add whole chillies, bayleaves, curry leaves, seeds and fry a few more seconds.
4
Add tamarind extract, jaggery, all masalas and rice.
5
Stir gently, to mix well.
6
Add water, cover and cook till rice is done.
7
Sprinkle some more water on top as required till the rice is cooked.
8
Do not overcook the rice. Each grain should separate. Cool in a wide plate.
9
Pack in foil or container after cooling completely.
10
Making time: 25 minutes
11
Makes: 2 1/2 cups
12
Shelflife: 24-30 hours

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Yield:

8.0 servings

Added:

Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 12:56am

Creator:

Anonymous

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