Tamarind Rice/ Imli Chawal Recipe

Name: Tamarind Rice/ Imli Chawal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tamarind pulp - 4 tablespoons; Rice, soaked - 1 1/2 cups; Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Oil - 2 tablespoons; Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon; Skinless split black gram - 1; teaspoon; Split Bengal gram - 1 teaspoon; Asafoetida - A large pinch; Curry leaves - 10 to 15; Green chillies, finely chopped -; 2; Dried red chillies, broken into - 2 large bits; Crushed roasted peanuts - 1/2 cup; Roasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

Servings: persons

Tamarind pulp - 4 tablespoons
Rice, soaked - 1 1/2 cups
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Skinless split black gram - 1
teaspoon
Split Bengal gram - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida - A large pinch
Curry leaves - 10 to 15
Green chillies, finely chopped -
2
Dried red chillies, broken into - 2 large bits
Crushed roasted peanuts - 1/2 cup
Roasted sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon

1
Cook the rice with the turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water till tender.
2
Ensure that the rice grains remain separate. Spread the rice out on a plate to cool.
3
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the mustard seeds, split black gram and Bengal gram and saute till the
4
gram turns golden brown. Add the asafoetida, curry leaves, green chillies and red chillies and saute till
5
fragrant.
6
Stir in the tamarind pulp diluted with 1/4th cup of water and cook till the mixture thickens.
7
Add the rice and mix gently. Adjust the salt. Add the peanuts and sesame seeds and mix gently. Serve hot.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tamarind pulp - 4 tablespoons, Rice, soaked - 1 1/2 cups, Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Tamarind Rice/ Imli Chawal 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.

Tamarind Rice/ Imli Chawal

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