Description
A staple South Indian rice mixing Indica rice with a pasted sauce of tamarind juice, mustard seeds, peanuts, and other spices.
Restaurants serving Tamarind Rice
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan, fragrantly fry mustard seeds, Urad Dal, peanuts, red chilies, curry leaves.
- Add Hing and turmeric, pour tamarind juice and simmer to a paste.
- Add paste to cooked Indica rice, mix evenly without crushing grains to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Strong tamarind acidity and curry leaf savoriness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Thai rice or Japanese leftover rice (as a handy sub)
Pairing
Papad、Yogurt
Trivia
[Hardcore] Also called 'Puliogare' or 'Puliyodarai'. Highly trusted as South Indian station bentos or travel food since tamarind and turmeric provide preservative effects.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Crush crispy baked Papad by hand, sprinkle over rice to add a crispy texture while eating!
Allergen
Peanuts