Puliyogare/Tamarind Rice

Puliyogare/Tamarind Rice

As I am in Bangalore so thought to try something from south first time I had this tangy rice In my office and really liked it.

Ingredients

Rice - 2cups

Oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Peanuts – 2 tbsp

Dried red chillies – 1 or 2

Chana Dal – ½ tsp

Tamarind Paste – 2 tsp

Jaggery (gur)– 1 tsp

Curry leaves – 8

Salt – As per taste

Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Chilli powder – 1tsp

For Powder

Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp

Chana Dal – 2 tsp

Coriander seeds – 2 tsp

White sesame seeds – 2 tsp

Dried red chilly – 1

Asafoetida – a pinch

Dry coconut grated – 2 tbsp

Method

For the puliyogare powder

Dry roast mustard seeds, chana dal, coriander seeds and sesame seeds lightly in a non-stick pan. Add red chillies, asafoetida and dry coconut and roast till lightly coloured. Cool and grind to a powder.

Rice

Heat 2 tbsps oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds, red chillies, chana dal and peanuts and sauté for a few minutes. Dilute tamarind paste in ¼ cup water. Add curry leaves and tamarind water to the pan and mix well. When it comes to a boil, add jaggery and red chilli powder and mix. Cook on medium heat till the raw smells disappear and the mixture thickens. Add 1½ tsps puliyogare powder, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add rice and mix gently till the rice gets heated through. Add salt and mix well.

Serve hot.

Tbsp. – tablespoon

Tsp -  Teaspoon