TAMARIND RICE (Puliyogare in Kannada)

Tamarind rice or Puliyogare is a delicious dish from the south of India, a region that loves its rice. Freshly prepared cooled rice or leftover rice is combined with tempering, spices, tamarind pulp and peanuts to create a filling meal with minimal fuss. It's served as a main course or for tiffin and often makes an appearance at auspicious occasions in southern India.

But Today I have made it using MTR Puliyogare masala powder, it’s easy and delicious too.

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Ingredients:

For Rice

· Ghee – 1.5 tbsp

· Chana Dal – 1.5 tsp

· Dried red chilies – 2-3

· Mustard Seeds – ¾ tsp

· Peanuts – 1.5 tbsp

· Curry Leaves – 1 Sprig

· MTR Puliogare Masala – 1 tbsp

· Salt

· Rice – 1 cup (leftover or fresh rice should be cooled completely)

· Finely chopped coriander leaves

Method:

· Take a kadai, add ghee.

· Now add chana dal, dried red chillies, mustard seeds, peanuts. Let the tempering’s splutter on low flame.

· Now add curry leaves and add MTR Puliogare masala. Saute on low flame.

· Add salt and add the left-over rice or freshly prepared cooled rice and mix it well.

· Cook for 4-5 minutes.

· Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with curd, pickle and salad.