Tamarind rice

Tamarind rice also known as pulhra or puliyodare in south India. This tangy and tasty rice is also used as prasad to please ganesha. Very healthy & easy to make.

Ingredients:-


1. 1 tbls tamrind - soak in water
2. Urad dal - 1 tsp
3. Chana dal - 1. Tsp
4. Fried gram 1 tsp(chutney dal)
5. Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
6.  red chilli pwder 2 tsp
7.  turmeric 1/4 tsp
8. Curry leaves 4-5
9. Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
10. Red chillies dried whole - break and remove seeds - 4
11. Hing - pinch
12.  bowl cooked rice - 1
13.  oil  2-3 TSP
14. Salt as required

Duration:- 15-20 min

Method:-

Lets make the tamrind pulp paste first:

Take kadai, add oil ,hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds ,red chillies,  urad dal, fried gram , channa dal, ginger garlic paste.

Add all dried masalas powder. Stir well. Add tamrind pulp water and let it cook properly.  Switch off flame. Our tamrind pulp paste is ready. This can also be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.

Mix this tamrind pulp paste with cooked rice, salt, and oil (if required)

Serve with spicy fried aloo (potatoes)!!

Tip:- 1)you can also use peanuts & cashews for rich flavour.
         2) while this rice can be served immediately also, it's preferable to mix the tamrind pulp paste and rice in advance and allow it to soak to enhance the flavours.