Imli Til Ke Chawal

Name: Imli Til Ke Chawal (Tamarind-and-sesame rice)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon fresh garlic paste; 3 cups (450 grams) cooked basmati rice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1 teaspoon red chile powder; ½ teaspoon table salt; 3 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds; 1 medium onion, sliced; ½ cup (100 ml) plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste

Tamarind-and-sesame rice

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

How to Cook Indian

By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

About

This dish, from the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is a great way to use leftover white basmati rice. The rice is combined with tamarind and sesame seeds in a quick stir-fry and topped with fried onions. This is a hearty and quick dish for a weeknight.

Ingredients

½ cup (100 ml) plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Asia
India
Andhra Pradesh
Main course
Dinner
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place a medium nonstick wok over medium heat and add ½ cup (100 ml) of the oil. When small bubbles appear at the bottom of the wok, add the onion and fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until go