India Tamarind Rice
A common use for leftover rice, this dish is a specialty of South India. In addition to the eponymous tamarind, it is flavored with peanuts, lentils, chickpeas, and spices. Adjust the level of spices and tamarind paste according to preference.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 35 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (380 g) cooked basmati rice
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) urad dal (split black lentils), cooked
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chana dal (split chickpeas), cooked
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1 tsp (5 ml) black mustard seeds
- 6–8 fresh curry leaves
- 3–4 dried red chilies
- 1/2 tsp (2 ml) turmeric
- Pinch of asafetida
- salt to taste
- Water, as needed
- Vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (30 g) freshly grated coconut
- Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add black mustard seeds and cook until they start sputtering.
- Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, asafetida, urad dal and chana dal. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, or until slightly browned.
- Add salt and turmeric.
- Add cooked rice and mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Dissolve tamarind paste in ½ cup (120 ml) of water and add to rice. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5–6 minutes.
- Add peanuts and freshly grated coconut and stir to combine.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) and serve immediately.
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