Tamarind rice/Imli Chawal/South Indian Style is a tangy, sour and spiced rice of South Indian Rice recipe dish. This is an easy recipe to make with hot steamed fresh rice or leftover rice . h
Add dals and dry chillies and fry until it turns golden brown.
Add curry leaves and Asafoetida powder and saute for few seconds.
To it add Groundnut/Peanut and fry on low heat.Make sure you do not burn the ingredients.
Now add tamarind pulp mixture,turmeric powder and salt to taste.
Let it boil for 10 to 15 mins and the Tamarind mix turns into gravy consistency. It is perfectly cooked and is ready to be mixed in the rice.
Cook rice or use leftover rice for this rice preparation. Add enough quantity of the mixture and gently mix until the rice is well and evenly mixed.
If needed can add a teaspoon of sesame oil before serving.
Serve as it is or can have crispy snacks for this main dish.
Notes
Rice should be grainy not mushy. Prepared Tamarind mix can be stored in an airtight container and can be used when ever needed. Cook rice and add enough of Tamarind mix with a teaspoon of sesame oil. Sesame oil is preferably used for this recipe.