Sesame Seed Rice South Indian Style Recipe

Name: Sesame Seed Rice South Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon tamarind paste; ¼ cup hot water; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons oil; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons split white Urad Dal; 4 dried red chilies, broken into 2-3 pieces each; ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; ⅛ teaspoon hing; ½ teaspoon turmeric; salt, as needed; 4 cups cooked rice; nuts, as needed

Servings: persons

¼ teaspoon tamarind paste
¼ cup hot water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons split white Urad Dal
4 dried red chilies, broken into 2-3 pieces each
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
⅛ teaspoon hing
½ teaspoon turmeric
salt, as needed
4 cups cooked rice
nuts, as needed

1
Mix the tamarind concentrate with the hot water and set aside.
2
Dry fry the sesame seeds in a frying pan until they are lightly browned and then powder in a coffee grinder.
3
Set aside.
4
In the same frying pan put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, dried chilies, and fenugreek (methi) seeds and heat over high heat until the dal is light brown.
5
Quickly reduce heat to low and add the hing, turmeric, sesame seed powder and the tamerind-water mixture.
6
Add salt and blend for 30 seconds.
7
Add the cooked rice and mix well.
8
Turn off heat.
9
You may garnish the top with roasted peanuts or roasted cashews.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ teaspoon tamarind paste, ¼ cup hot water, 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons oil, and more.

Yes, Sesame Seed Rice South Indian Style falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sesame Seed Rice South Indian Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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