Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Tamarind Rice
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
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the tamarind in warm water and squeeze out 1/2 cup of thick pulp.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the pulp with turmeric and salt until it thickens into a glossy paste.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil and splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, dried chilies, and curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
Stir the asafoetida and the tempering into the tamarind paste.
5
Phase 5
Fold the mixture through warm cooked rice until evenly coated.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes and serve with papad.