Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice)

Indulge in the bold, tangy flavors of Puliyogare, a classic South Indian Tamarind Rice dish that's as comforting as it is aromatic. This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly cooked rice with a luscious tamarind-based sauce, seasoned with roasted peanuts, spices, and a touch of jaggery for a delightful balance of sour, spicy, and sweet. Infused with rich sesame oil, crispy curry leaves, and Puliyogare Masala Powder, this dish delivers an authentic taste that's perfect as a standalone meal or served with crunchy papad and creamy curd. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive celebrations, this one-pot wonder pairs tradition with simplicity, making it an irresistible staple for lovers of South Indian cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked rice
• 40 grams Tamarind
• 1 cup Water
• 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons Chana dal (split chickpeas)
• 2 teaspoons Urad dal (split black gram)
• 2 tablespoons Peanuts
• 4 Dried red chilies
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Jaggery
• 2 tablespoons Groundnuts (roasted peanuts)
• 3 tablespoons Puliyogare Masala Powder

Directions

Step 1

Soak the tamarind in 1 cup of warm water for 10 minutes to soften it. Squeeze and extract tamarind water, discarding the pulp.

Step 2

Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.

Step 3

Add chana dal and urad dal, sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 4

Add peanuts and fry until they are roasted well.

Step 5

Break the dried red chilies into halves and add them along with curry leaves to the pan. Sauté until the curry leaves crisp up.

Step 6

Pour the tamarind extract into the pan. Stir in turmeric powder, hing, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Add jaggery and mix well. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken until the oil separates from the sides of the pan.

Step 8

Stir in the puliyogare masala powder and mix thoroughly.

Step 9

Add the cooked rice into the pan in portions, mixing gently but thoroughly to ensure the rice is well-coated with the tamarind mixture.

Step 10

Finally, garnish with roasted groundnuts and mix gently.

Step 11

Serve the puliyogare warm and enjoy it with papad or curd.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(856.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1555.6

Total Fat 73.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2933.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 251.3mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 1761.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 50.3%