Rice with Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds, turmeric, and tamarind paste bring their distinctive flavors to this easy to make rice dish. It involves a few exotic ingredients, but they will be well worth visiting a food specialty shop to obtain!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds
• fresh cilantro, for garnish
• ½ cup tamarind paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff rice with a fork.

Step 2

Heat 1/2 the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the garlic paste and ginger paste until lightly browned. Mix in the tamarind paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Gradually mix in the rice. Cook and stir until well coated.

Step 3

Heat the remaining oil in a small skillet, and saute sesame seeds until lightly browned. Mix into the rice mixture. Garnish with cilantro to serve.