Tamarind Rice
$75.00
Tamarind rice is a popular, tangy, and spiced South Indian mixed rice dish known as Puliyodharai, Pulihora, or Puliyogare. It features cooked grain rice coated in a concentrated, spiced tamarind reduction (pulikachal or gojju), tempered with nuts, lentils, and aromatic curry leaves.
Flavor and Characteristics
Taste Profile: Distinctly sour and tangy from tamarind, balanced with heat from chili and often a touch of sweetness from jaggery.
Texture: Grainy and separate rice grains coated in a rich, spiced oil and tamarind paste, punctuated by the crunchy texture of roasted peanuts or cashews and fried lentils.
Cultural Role: A staple of South Indian cuisine traditionally prepared for festivals, household meal prep, and as temple prasadam. It has a long shelf life, making it ideal for travel.
Key Ingredients
Base: Cooked white rice (cooled completely so it stays fluffy and non-mushy).
Sour Agent: Tamarind pulp or concentrate.
Tempering & Crunch: Mustard seeds, chana dal (split Bengal gram), urad dal (black gram), and peanuts or cashews.
Aromatics & Spices: Dried red chilies, green chilies, curry leaves, asafoetida (hing), turmeric, fenugreek, and sesame or gingelly oil.
Pure vegetarian, no egg. Jain and no-onion-garlic preparation on request — add a note at checkout.
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