Tamarind rice...

INGREDIENTS:

Rice  - 1 1/2 cups.
Tamarind  -  50 gm or a lime size.
Split black gram  - 2 tsp.
Split Bengal gram  -  2 tsp.
Peanuts  -  2 tbsp.
Red chilies  -  5 to 6. 
Curry leaves  - 1 sprig.
Turmeric powder  -  a pinch.
Mustard seeds   -  1 tsp.
Asafoetida powder  - 1/4 tsp.
Ginger  - 1/2 inch piece, grated.
Salt to taste.

METHOD:
Cook rice with little salt and cool.
Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup water and extract the juice.
Heat oil, add grams, peanuts and roast.  Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilies, turmeric,  ginger, asafoetida powder and saute for a minute.  Gradually add the tamarind extract, salt and cook till the water evaporates and mixture thickens.  Add rice and mix thoroughly.  Add more salt if needed and serve.

"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"