Tamarind Rice

The Tamarind Rice is commonly made in South Indian cuisine and also served as Prasad in Temples. There are different names of Tamarind rice in different states as Puliyodharai, Puliyogare, Pulihora or Puli Sadam. There are many variations and ways to make this recipe. Here I am sharing my Mom’s recipe made in a Traditional way

🍒Preparation Time- 15mins

🍒Cooking Time- 10-15  mins

🍒Total Time- 25-30 mins

🍒Cuisine- South Indian

🍒Servings- 3-4

Ingredients:-

Cooked rice- 1 cup

Soaked tamarind- 7-8 pieces

Tamarind water -1/2 cup

Cooking oil- 2tbsp

Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds- 1tbsp

Hing powder- 1 pinch

Chana dal- 1 tbsp

Urad dal- 1 tbsp

Whole red chili- 2

Salt as per taste

Curry leaves- 3-4

Turmeric powder- ½ tbsp.

Red chili powder- ½ tbsp.

Garam Masala- 1 tbsp

Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:- 

🍒In a pan add oil, as it gets heated add mustard seeds, hing powder, cumin seeds and curry leaves.

🍒Then add chana dal, urad dal and whole red chili, saute it

🍒Till that time sieve the tamarind water

🍒Then add tamarind water with turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and garam masala to the pan and let it come to boil

🍒After it gets boiled for 2 mins simmer the gas and add cooked rice

🍒Mix rice properly till tamarind water gets evaporated

🍒Switch off the flame and transfer Tamarind Rice in a serving plate

🍒Garnish it with peanuts and Chopped Coriander Leaves

 

Tamarind rice is ready to serve