Tamarind rice

It is a delicious South Indian recipe.
Serve:2person
Ingredients:-

1. Uncooked rice 1 cup/Boiled Plain rice 2
   cups
2. Chana dal 1/4 tbsp
3. Washed Urad dal 1/2 tbsp
4. Red whole chili 2 pcs
5. sesame seeds 1/2 tbsp
6. Black Mustard Seeds 1 tbsp

Seasoning:-

1. Tamarind juice 1/4 to 1/2cup (according to your taste )
2. Chili powder 1/2 tbsp
3. Coriander Powder 1/2 tbsp
4. Turmeric Powder 1/8 tbsp
5. Chopped green chili 2 pcs
6. Onion 1 small
7. Asefotida(hing) 1/8 tsp (optional)
8. Salt to taste
9. Sugar 1/4 to 1/2 tbsp
10. Oil 3tbsp

Garnishing:

1. Roasted/ Fried peanuts 1/4 to 1/2 cup
2. Chopped green coriander leaves

Preparation:
Boiled rice:-

• Soak rice into water for 30 min.
• Pour double quantity of water into Pan,let it comes to a boil & add soaked rice.
• cook for 10 to 15 min on medium flame.

• when it’s almost cooked ,drain the excess water.

Tamarind Juice or paste:-

• Soak seedless Tamarind into warm water for 15 to 30 mins & extract the juice.Method:-
• Heat oil in a pan ,add oil then add whole chillies,let them fry for few seconds so that they can release flavour into the oil.
• Add Mustard seeds & let them crackle then n dd chana dal ,cook it for 30-45 sec then add urad dal ,Sesame seeds& let them cook on slow flame until they turn into golden color.(this will add very nice crunchy flavour to the dish)
• Add Turmeric powder,let it cook for few seconds ,add tamarind juice.
• Then add coriander powder,cumin powder & chili powder & salt.
• cook this gravy Until it starts loosing out oil.
• Now add boiled rice & mix it properly 5-10 mins on medium flame.
• The Delicious Tamarind rice is ready to serve. garnish with coriander leaves & peanuts.

Notes:-

• Ready made or homemade Tamarind paste can be prepared in advance instead of using tamarind juice.
• Don’t overcook rice.