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Tamarind and Coriander Classic South Indian Pongal with Tamarind and Ghee

Name: Tamarind and Coriander Classic South Indian Pongal with Tamarind and Ghee
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian Tamil
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish); 1 tbsp coriander leaves; 1 tsp tamarind paste

Balanced tamarind with fresh coriander for a bright, herbaceous lift.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Add 1 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tsp tamarind paste to the rice mixture.
Rinse rice and cook in water until soft.
Add tamarind paste and stir well.
Melt ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Mix everything together and cook for 3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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