Tamarind Rice

Name: Tamarind Rice
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: salt; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 50 g (2 oz) roasted peanuts; 3 tbsp Tamarind Chutney; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp chana dal washed and rinsed; 400 g (14 oz) basmati rice rinsed and soaked in water for 20 minutes; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 4-6 curry leaves; 1 tsp asafoetida; 1 tbsp urad dal washed and rinsed; 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

Preparation info

Serves
4-6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Rice, Spice and All Things Nice

By Reza Mahammad

Published 2006

About

A typical, South Indian dish, great for taking on outings and picnics, or travelling with in a tiffin carrier, A bit of bad news: it does take a while to prepare, but, by Jove, it packs a punch. If it’s too spicy, add some raisins to give a bit of sweetness. Serve with a helping of natural yoghurt.

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) basmati rice rinsed and soaked in water for 20 minutes
salt
1

Asia
India
Side dish
Spicy
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

First make the garnish powder by dry roasting the sesame seeds and coconut in a small pan for 5 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool, then grind to a fine powder in either a blender or pestle and mortar.

Bring 700 ml (1¼