Tamarind Rice

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
2 tablespoons	tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons	peanuts
1 tablespoon	chana dal
1 tablespoon	urad dal
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	sesame oil
2 tablespoons	curry leaves
2	dried red chilies
1/4 teaspoon	asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 Cook the rice with 2 cups of water until done, ensuring it's fluffy and grains are separate. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium flame.
4. 4 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add cumin seeds, peanuts, chana dal, urad dal, and fry until golden brown.
6. 6 Add dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida, and sauté for a minute.
7. 7 Mix in the turmeric powder and tamarind pulp, stirring well.
8. 8 Cook the tamarind mixture until the oil separates and it thickens slightly.
9. 9 Add the cooked rice to the tamarind mixture and gently mix until the rice is well coated.
10. 10 Season with salt to taste and mix thoroughly.
11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.