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South Indian Tamil · India

Pongal with Tamarind and Curry Leaves

A South Indian rice dish with tamarind, curry leaves, and spices.

40 minutes4 servings
Pongal with Tamarind and Curry Leaves
Photo: Pranchiyettan · CC BY-SA 2.5 in

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 curry leaves, tamarind paste, and turmeric, cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add rice and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender.

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