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South Indian Tamil · India

Mint and Cardamom Tamarind Pongal with Mint and Coriander

Introduces floral notes with cardamom

47 minutes4 servings
Mint and Cardamom Tamarind Pongal with Mint and Coriander
Photo: SHISHIR DUA · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix ground cardamom into the rice water before soaking.
  2. Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes.
  3. In a pot, heat oil, add cumin and coriander seeds, and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add onions, tamarind paste, and turmeric, cook until onions soften.
  5. Add rice and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender.
  6. Stir in chopped mint and coriander before serving.

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