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South Indian Tamil · India

Pongal with Tamarind and Cumin

A South Indian rice dish with tamarind, cumin, and spices.

40 minutes4 servings
Pongal with Tamarind and Cumin
Photo: Rohitvalecha · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse rice and soak for 30 minutes.
  2. In a pot, heat oil, add cumin and mustard seeds, and sauté until they pop.
  3. Add onions, tamarind paste, and turmeric, cook until onions soften.
  4. Add rice and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender.

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