Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen! Recipe

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Tamarind Rice From Char's Kitchen!
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Directions:

  1. Heat a skillet on medium flame.
  2. Pour in the water, salt, turmeric powder and stir in the rice very gently.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Lower flame, partially cover, and cook till all the water has been absorbed by the rice.
  5. Don't overcook the rice.
  6. Keep aside.
  7. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium flame.
  8. Toss in the cumin and mustard seeds.
  9. Allow to sizzle and splutter.
  10. Once they stop, add the red chillies, curry leaves, bay leaf and peanuts.
  11. Stir-fry briefly for 10-15 seconds until the nuts turn lightly brown and the curry leaves are aromatic.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Add this to the rice alongwith the tamarind juice and jaggery, if using.
  14. Mix gently.
  15. Sprinkle a few drops of water on top, then cover the container with a lid and allow to cook on simmer for 8 minutes, stirring once in between.
  16. This will help to make all the awesome flavours of the seasoning and the tamarind juice blend well into the cooked rice.
  17. Remove from heat.
  18. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 57.23 Kcal (240 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.68g 7%
Sodium 587.98mg 24%
Potassium 100.27mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.28g 1%
Sugars 1.66g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 3%
Protein 1.17g 2%
Vitamin C 33.1mg 55%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 29.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 27.14 Kcal (114 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.22g 7%
Sodium 278.8mg 24%
Potassium 47.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.55g 1%
Sugars 0.79g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 3%
Protein 0.55g 2%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 55%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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