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Soak them for about 20 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the rice and toor dal together","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a pressure cooker, add the soaked rice, dal, mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and 4 cups of water. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until very soft.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the soaked rice, dal, mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and 4 cups of water","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp. Set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the tamarind","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, and when they splutter, add the curry leaves and pearl onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent.","group":"Tempering","title":"Heat 1 tbsp ghee","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Tempering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the tamarind extract, sambar powder, and salt. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the raw smell of tamarind goes away.","group":"Flavoring","title":"Add the tamarind extract, sambar powder, and salt","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Flavoring"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Mash the cooked rice and dal slightly. Mix it into the tamarind-spice mixture. Add a little hot water if the mixture is too thick. Mix well and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Mash the cooked rice and dal slightly","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Finish by drizzling the remaining ghee over the rice. 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