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Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Squeeze to collect tamarind water in a bowl. Dispose the pulp and seeds.
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Add beaten rice in a colander and run it under water for a minute to moisten it properly. You can soak it in water for 5 minutes and then drain the water completely.
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Heat oil in a frying pan and when oil is warm add mustard seeds and asafoetida.
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When mustard seeds splutter, add urad dal, peanuts and saute till lentil turn light brown.
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Add chopped onions and saute till onions turn translucent.
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Add turmeric powder, curry leaves, sambar powder and green chillies and saute for few seconds.
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Add tamarind water and jaggery and let it cook till the sauce thickens.
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Lower the flame, add beaten rice, salt and mix well.
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Garnish with some coriander leaves and serve.