Tamarind Rice
Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 minutes. Mash it nicely with your hands in the water. Drain the water in a separate cup by removing the pulp.
Pressure cook rice with 4+1/2 cup water. Spread the cooked rice on a plate.
Heat a pan with oil. Add mustard seeds and let it crackle.
Add raw peanuts and chana dal and roast nicely.
Now add asafoetida, red chillies, curry leaves and stir for a minute.
Add tamarind water, jaggery and let it simmer till it gets thickened to form a paste.
Add the cooked rice and salt to taste. Mix it well and tamarind rice is ready.