Easy South Indian Tamarind Rice Recipe for a Healthy Summer Lunch
South Indian Tamarind Rice Recipe for Summer

Easy Tamarind Rice Recipe

Are you a rice lover and looking for a healthy and tangy rice treat to keep the gut healthy during summer months? If yes, then try this South Indian Tamarind Rice, which is made with cooked rice, tamarind paste or extract and spices. Tap next to read the simplest recipe.

Ingredients required

  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp jaggery
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp hing
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 2-3 dried red chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 2 cups cooked rice

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, let them splutter.

Step 2

Next, add chana dal, urad dal, red chilies and saute. Also, add curry leaves, peanuts, and sauté till golden.

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Step 3

Now, add a pinch of hing, turmeric, and red chili powder. Also, pour in the tamarind extract or paste and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add crushed jaggery and salt, and reduce until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 5

Once it is done, add the cooked rice to it and gently mix until combined well.

Step 6

Cook for 5-7 minutes and serve hot with papad and curd.

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