Sesame Seed Rice South Indian Style Food

SESAME SEED RICE SOUTH INDIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Mix the tamarind concentrate with the hot water and set aside.
• Dry fry the sesame seeds in a frying pan until they are lightly browned and then powder in a coffee grinder. Set aside.
• In the same frying pan put the oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, dried chilies, and fenugreek (methi) seeds and heat over high heat until the dal is light brown.
• Quickly reduce heat to low and add the hing, turmeric, sesame seed powder and the tamerind-water mixture. Add salt and blend for 30 seconds.
• Add the cooked rice and mix well.
• Turn off heat.
• You may garnish the top with roasted peanuts or roasted cashews.

SESAME RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, boil 1 1/2 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cover and cook until rice is almost dry, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until completely dry, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork; toss with scallions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.

SESAME RICE

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, saute sesame seeds in butter for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Add rice, celery and onion; saute until the rice is browned. Spoon into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dissolve bouillon and salt in water; pour over the rice mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender.