Very Delicious Tamarind and Sesame Rice (Imli Til Ke Chawal)

"This wonderful recipe is from Young Times, a popular magazine in the UAE. This recipe is one of Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's and I am so happy to be able to share such a delcious recipe with all of you. This is truly a winner."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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!

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Reviews

  1. This rice is good but I think it would be better if there was something a little sweet to counteract the tartness of the tamarind pulp. Maybe a few sultanas? Otherwise it is a good recipe. I made it with brown basmati rice.
     
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