Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen! Recipe

Name: Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, cleaned and washed; 2 teaspoons tamarind juice; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; 2 red chilies; 1 bay leaf (optional); ¼ teaspoon jaggery (optional); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 4 stalks of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 tablespoon plain peanuts, broken; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain basmati rice, cleaned and washed
2 teaspoons tamarind juice
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seed
2 red chilies
1 bay leaf (optional)
¼ teaspoon jaggery (optional)
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
4 stalks of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon plain peanuts, broken
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

1
Heat a skillet on medium flame.
2
Pour in the water, salt, turmeric powder and stir in the rice very gently.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Lower flame, partially cover, and cook till all the water has been absorbed by the rice.
5
Don't overcook the rice.
6
Keep aside.
7
Heat oil in a frying pan on medium flame.
8
Toss in the cumin and mustard seeds.
9
Allow to sizzle and splutter.
10
Once they stop, add the red chillies, curry leaves, bay leaf and peanuts.
11
Stir-fry briefly for 10-15 seconds until the nuts turn lightly brown and the curry leaves are aromatic.
12
Remove from heat.
13
Add this to the rice alongwith the tamarind juice and jaggery, if using.
14
Mix gently.
15
Sprinkle a few drops of water on top, then cover the container with a lid and allow to cook on simmer for 8 minutes, stirring once in between.
16
This will help to make all the awesome flavours of the seasoning and the tamarind juice blend well into the cooked rice.
17
Remove from heat.
18
Serve hot.

225

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1 cup long-grain basmati rice, cleaned and washed, 2 teaspoons tamarind juice, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen! 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.

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Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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