The Tangy, Spicy Magic of Tamarind Rice

Tamarind rice, also known as puliyodarai or puliyogare depending on your regional influences, is a flavour profile that literally embodies South India. Sweet Karam Coffee will take you through a quiet storm of tamarind pulp and roasted spices. This signature dish soaks up the tangy goodness of flavours that feel like home.

There is no specific way on how to make tamarind rice. Every household has its own version of it, altering it with love.

This easy tamarind rice recipe was the "go-to" food when travelling—packed tightly in a banana leaf, resistant to spoiling, eaten cold with fingers. It made a quick tiffin meal that the kids ate without a fuss. For many, it reminded them of temple festival backgrounds where they were served in leaf bowls, the delicious sourness mixed with the scent of incense and camphor.

What Is Puliyogare or Tamarind Rice?

Puliyogare is a South Indian tamarind rice: a simple dish, bold in flavour. In essence, puliyogare is rice mixed with a spiced tamarind paste known as Pulikachal paste that has been slow-cooked with a little jaggery, red chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a special blend of roasted spices. These ingredients create a deep, earthy tartness with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. 

Served as temple prasad or packed for long trips, puliyogare is a culinary delight with taste and longevity. Its natural preservative, tamarind, allows this delicacy to stay fresh in the fridge for days. It is topped with fried peanuts or sesame seeds for a crunchy finish, offering a unique flavour profile. Puliyogare touches the sour, spicy, savoury and satisfying spots in one's mouth. More than a meal, puliyogare is a comfort food. 

Why Use Pulikachal Paste from Sweet Karam Coffee

If you're craving authentic tamarind rice but short on time, Sweet Karam Coffee’s Pulikachal Paste is your perfect kitchen companion. Goes perfectly with any tamarind rice recipe you choose.  

Authentic Flavor

Made with traditional ingredients like tamarind, red chillies, sesame oil, and a mix of roasted spices, this paste has all the tang and spice that puliyogare should have. This paste is a premade, ready-to-mix recipe extension that gets South Indian cuisine to your table in no time.

Clean and Natural Ingredients

Sweet Karam Coffee promises the mark of wholesome ingredients. Our Pulikachal Paste contains no preservatives, no artificial colours, no maida, and no palm oil. They are a clean addition to your pantry, without compromising on flavour.

Streamlined Cooking

Whether you are an experienced cook or not, this puliyogare rice paste makes the cooking process very straightforward. It just takes a few minutes, combine your cooked rice with the paste along with a blend of South Indian Masalas, and you have your aromatic tamarind rice, ready in minutes. Great for a busy weeknight, holiday or if unexpected guests drop by.

Additional Uses 

This paste can be used in ways other than tamarind rice. It can add flavour as a base for a curry, as a condiment to a sandwich or simply as a dip with  South Indian Chips. The paste enhances a huge variety of dishes with its unique, bold flavours.

Puliyogare Rice Recipe in Easy Steps

Puliyogare is a simple dish that requires a few basic ingredients. Here’s a simple, easy-to-make puliyogare recipe Karnataka style recipe that you will enjoy. 

Ingredients :

• 2 Cups of cooked rice 
• 2-3 tbsp of Sweet Karam Coffee’s Pulikachal Paste
• 2 tbsp sesame oil 
• 4-5 dried red chillies
• 2 tsp of coriander seeds
• 2 tsp of fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1-2 tsp of cumin seeds (optional)
• ¼ tsp of hing
• ½ tsp of turmeric powder
• 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 
• A few curry leaves
• 1 tbsp chana dal 
• 1 tbsp urad dal
• 2-3 tbsp of peanuts 
• Jaggery (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp of water
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Take a large kadhai or pan, heat some oil or pure cow ghee in it and add your chana dal and urad dal. Roast till the dals become light golden or golden.

• Add your seeds and spices to this, and roast till the mixture is aromatic.

• Put the flame on low heat and add your chillies, curry leaves, and onion to the mix. Let this cook till the onion is translucent. 

• Add the Pulikachal paste and stir well, splash some water to ensure it all comes together well.

• Toss some fried peanuts and cook.

• Add jaggery to taste.

• Finally, put in the rice and mix it all together. Cover the pan and let it cook on a simmer for 4-5 minutes.

• Serve hot with some Rice Appalam and top it with some ghee. Enjoy!

Pairing & Storage Tips

This warm bowl of comfort can be paired with chilled curd to balance the heat and some Appalam or Urad Dal Papad to add some crunch. 

For some extra tanginess and a taste of home, pair with Maavadu Mango Achar. A hearty meal that feeds the soul.

Store the Pulikachal paste in a cool and dry place for up to 180 days, and ensure that you use a clean spoon every time. In case the paste is too dry for your liking, temper it with some hot sesame oil and enjoy! 

Try Authentic Taste Without the Hassle

Now that you know how to make puliyogare rice, Sweet Karam Coffee’s tamarind paste is all you need to get started! Buy our Puliyogare paste and be transformed to the sweet memories of your mother’s kitchen. 

A classic dish to satisfy your cravings, with authentic taste and top-quality ingredients. Order now and bring a burst of flavour to your kitchen!