Tamarind Rice Imli Chawal Food

VERY DELICIOUS TAMARIND AND SESAME RICE (IMLI TIL KE CHAWAL)

Steps:

• Soak rice for 15 minutes.
• Boil in 4 1/2 cups water, drain and keep aside.
• Soak tamarind in warm water for 30 minutes.
• Squeeze and strain the pulp of the tamarind and discard the residue.
• Dry roast the sesame seeds.
• Heat oil in a wok.
• Fry the onions till golden brown and crisp.
• Remove, drain excess oil out and keep aside for garnishing.
• In the same oil, add the ginger paste and garlic paste.
• Stir-fry for a minute.
• Add turmeric and red chilli powders and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
• Add the tamarind pulp and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add salt and mix well.
• Add the rice.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Now add the roasted sesame seeds.
• Cook for 2 additional minutes.
• Stir in half of the chopped corriander leaves and fried onions.
• Sprinkle the remaining corriander leaves on the rice.
• Serve immediately or make sure you warm this a bit in the oven before serving; the idea is to serve hot!