Spicy and Tangy Broth With Crispy Rice

"This pungent, spicy, and garlicky broth is a riff on rasam, a South Indian soup. Tamarind juice typically acts as the base for the dish, but here tomato paste and lime juice add fruity acidity to balance the intense flavors...."

INGREDIENTS
1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
Kosher salt
½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup ghee or vegetable oil
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 green chile (such as serrano), thinly sliced, 1 dried chile de árbol, crumbled, or ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. cumin seeds
½ tsp. ground turmeric
¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste
2 tsp. raw sugar or granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. (or more) fresh lime or lemon juice
Kosher salt
½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems or torn mint leaves
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