Tamarind Rice Recipe | Pulihora Recipe | Puliyogare
Tamarind Rice or Pulihora is a traditional South Indian dish made by frying rice with a tempering of Tamarind, Curry Leaves & other spices.
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Tamarind Rice Recipe | Pulihora Recipe | Puliyogare
- 3 Cup Cooked Rice
- 2 Tablespoons Peanuts
- 15-20 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
- 2-3 Whole Dried Red Chillies
- 1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
- 1 Teaspoon Urad Dal (Split & Husked Black Gram)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 2 Teaspoons Concentrated Tamarind Pulp
- 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Tamarind Rice Recipe | Pulihora Recipe | Puliyogare
- Heat some oil in a pan and add mustard seeds (rai) to it. When the mustard seeds start to crackle add urad dal and peanuts. Fry on low flame till they are roasted and golden brown.1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds), 1 Teaspoon Urad Dal (Split & Husked Black Gram), 2 Tablespoons Peanuts
- Add dried red chillies and curry leaves to the pan, and fry for a few seconds.2-3 Whole Dried Red Chillies, 15-20 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
- Now add turmeric powder (haldi) and red chilli Powder. Saute for a few seconds.1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- Add the cooked rice to the tempering along with some salt.3 Cup Cooked Rice, 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
- Mix to coat the rice with the spices and fry the rice on low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Take the concentrated tamarind pulp mixed with 2 teaspoons of water and add it to the rice.2 Teaspoons Concentrated Tamarind Pulp
- Mix the tamarind pulp with the rice. Saute for a couple of minutes, then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- Tamarind Rice is ready. Serve hot as is, or along with pickle or papad.
