Tamarind Rice Recipe
Tamarind Rice, also known as Pulihora, is a traditional South Indian dish where rice is flavored with tamarind, spices, and sometimes peanuts. It's tangy, spicy, and offers a unique taste experience.
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How to Make Tamarind Rice
- 1
Cook rice until soft and set aside to cool.
- 2
Soak tamarind in warm water, extract the juice and discard the pulp.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, dry red chilies, and curry leaves, and let them splutter.
- 4
Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, split green chilies, peanuts, and fry until the peanuts turn golden.
- 5
Pour the tamarind extract into the pan, add salt, and simmer until the oil begins to separate from the mixture.
- 6
Add the cooked and cooled rice to the tamarind mixture and mix well ensuring the rice is well coated.
- 7
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.
