Zainab Khanam
- 2 cups cooked rice - 1/4 tsp turmeric powder - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts - Fresh coriander for garnish
- 1/4 cup tamarind (soaked in water and strained) - 1 tbsp oil - 1/2 tsp mustard seeds - 1 tsp urad dal - 1 tsp chana dal - A few dried red chilies - 1/4 tsp asafoetida - Salt to taste - Curry leaves (a handful)
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Once they turn golden, add red chilies, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Pour in tamarind water and cook until the mixture thickens.
In a large bowl, add the cooked rice, turmeric powder, and tamarind paste. Mix gently to coat the rice without breaking the grains.
Add roasted peanuts for a crunchy texture. Mix well and adjust salt if needed.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Your tangy, spicy Tamarind Rice is ready to enjoy!