South Indian Tamil · India
Pongal with Tamarind and Turmeric
A South Indian rice dish with tamarind, turmeric, and spices.
40 minutes4 servings

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