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Pongal with Tamarind and Lentils

Name: Pongal with Tamarind and Lentils
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian Tamil
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice; 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas); 1 cup tamarind pulp; 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 green chilies; 1/4 cup ghee; Salt to taste

A comforting South Indian porridge-style dish made with tamarind, lentils, and rice, seasoned with traditional spices.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and lentils thoroughly under running water.
In a pot, heat ghee, add cumin and mustard seeds, and let them sizzle.
Add turmeric, green chilies, and tamarind pulp; cook for 2 minutes.
Add water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice and lentils are tender.

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