Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Tamarind Chutney Pulao
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups cooked rice
- • 1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind, soaked in water
- • 1 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp chana dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Squeeze the soaked tamarind into 1/2 cup of thick pulp.
2
Phase 2
Heat the oil and splutter mustard seeds, chana dal, dried chilies, and curry leaves.
3
Phase 3
Add the tamarind pulp, asafoetida, and salt and simmer until thick and glossy.
4
Phase 4
Fold the paste through warm cooked rice until evenly coated.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with roasted peanuts and serve with papad.