Tamarind Rice

Ingredients:
Cooked Rice 2 Cup
Tamarind 2 Tbsp
Chilly Powder 1-2 Tsp
Turmeric 1 Tsp
Asafoetida 1 Tsp
Dry Red Chilly 2
Jagarry 1 Tbsp
Roasted Peanuts 1 Tbsp
Urad Dal 1-2 Tsp
Chana Dal 1-2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds 2 Tsp
Sesame Seeds 1-2 Tsp
Cumin Seeds 1-2 Tsp
Oil 1-2 Tbsp
Curry Leaves 5-6
Salt as per taste

Direction:
1.Soak the tamarind in little water for 5-7min.
2.In kadai,take oil heat it.Then add Mustard Seeds,Sesame Seeds,Cumin Seeds.When it crackle,add Asafoetida,dry green chilly,Urad Dal,Chana Dal,Roasted Peanut,Curry Leaves.Saute it till urad dal and chana dal turn golden brown.
3.Then add Tamarind soaked in water,Jagarry,Turmeric,Salt,Chilly Powder.And Saute it for 2-3 min.Then add cooked rice in it.Mix it well.Garnish with Cilantro and Serve it hot.

Lemon Vermicelli

I learnt this recipe from one of my South Indian friends Vasavi.
Ingredients:
200gm Rice Vermicelli
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Urad Dal
1 Tbsp Chana Dal
1-2 Tbsp Peanuts
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Pinch Asafoetida
3-4 Green Chillies
1 Tsp Turmeric
1-2 Tbsp Oil
5-6 Curry Leaves
Salt as per taste


Direction:
1.Boil the Rice Vermicelli in water.When it cooked.Drain the excess water and keep aside.
2.Slit the green chillies in between.
3.In a Pan add oil,heat it,then add Asafoetida,Curry Leaves,Mustard Seeds,Cumin Seeds,Urad Dal,Chana Dal,Peanuts,Green Chillies.
4.Saute Till Urad Dal and Chana Dal turn Golden.Then add Turmeric.Mix it well.
5.Add Cooked Rice Vermicelli in that,add salt as per taste and add lemon juice.And mix it well.Cover it with lid for 2-3 min.
6.Garnish with Cilantro and serve it.