Tamarind Rice Recipe

Tamarind Rice

  • Prep Time
    5 minutes
  • Cook Time
    10 minutes
  • Difficulty Level
    Intermediate

Tamarind rice is one of the most popular traditional South Indian dish.

Tamarind rice is popular across South India and every region has its own name for the dish, like – puliyogare, pulihara, puliyodarai etc. Its a delicious rice preparation with a distinct sour taste from the tamarind. It can be had for lunch or dinner or also packed in lunch boxes for the kids. Tamarind rice stays good at room temperature for about two days, making it an excellent travel food too.

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Ingredients

  • Leftover rice (If using fresh cooked rice, cool completely before use) - one big bowl
  • Oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Hing/Asafoetida - a pinch
  • Chana daal - 1 tablespoon
  • Urad dal - 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder - as preferred
  • Tomato(finely chopped ) - 1
  • Salt - as per taste
  • Coriander leaves - for garnishing
  • Rye/ Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
  • Tamarind pulp - 4 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a kadhai or wok. Add mustard seeds and let it crackle.
  2. Add hing, chana daal and urad dal. Let it turn light brown.
  3. Add tomatoes. Cook till they are done.
  4. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder . Finally add the tamarind pulp.
  5. Cook till oil separates. Add the rice and mix properly. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  6. Tamarind rice is ready to be served.

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My life revolves around my family and am passionate about cooking and well being of my dear ones.Born and brought up in various states living in picturesque Rajasthan .

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