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Tamarind Rice – Puliyodarai

Tamarind Rice – Puliyodarai

Tamarind Rice, also known as Puliyodarai, is a traditional South Indian dish made with tamarind pulp, spices, and sesame seeds. Popular in temples and festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Andhra, South Indian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds roasted, powdered
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • Curry leaves mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, peanuts
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Heat oil and temper with mustard seeds, curry leaves, chilies, and dals.
  2. Add tamarind paste, cook until thick.
  3. Stir in sesame powder and peanuts.
  4. Mix with cooked rice until evenly coated.
  5. Let rest 15 minutes for flavors to absorb.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with papad and pickle.
  • Pairs with curd or raita.
  • Great for travel meals and temple-style prasadam.