We have two mature Tamarind Trees in our farm. But, only one of them fruits well. It more than suffices for our personal consumption. We have been selling this super sour Tamarind to our friends, family and via our online store. The processing of the tamarind to deseed is not similar to the flattened ones you find in the grocery stores and supermarkets. We peel and dry the tamarind well in the Tirunelveli summer sun so that the customers get complete value for their money.
Other than using Tamarind in Sambar and Rasam, we regularly make Tamarind Rice a.k.a Puli Sadham / Puliodharai. On days when we are very busy with farm work or are on an outing, we prefer to do a low effort meal. This Pulikaachal Podi / Tamarind Rice Mix comes very handy on such days.
List of Ingredients
- Sesame Oil
- Mustard
- Urad Dal
- Chana Dal
- Roasted Peanuts
- Curry Leaves
- Turmeric (Optional)
- Asafoetida
- Pulikaachal podi from our store
- Cooked rice
- Salt
How to prepare Tamarind Rice / புளி சாதம் with Pulikaachal podi
- In a kadai, add 2 tbsp of sesame oil ( preferably)
- Add mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, roasted peanuts, curry leaves, turmeric (optional) and hing. Let mustard splutter and the dals get roasted.e
- Take 4-5tbsp of Pulikaachal podi, mix it with one cup of water into a slurry.
- Add this to the kadai and let it cook for few mins. It will start thickening immediately.
- Switch off and add cooked rice and mix. Add more salt if needed. You can also garnish with more sesame oil.
Puli Saadham ready! Enjoy this with some appalam or potato fry!
Regards
Noushadya