Tamarind rice
Tamarind Rice Tamarind rice is a popular South Indian dish that features a unique blend of flavours – including sourness from tamarind, spiciness from the addition of fiery chillies and the nutty aroma of tempered lentils and peanuts. Traditionally known as Puliohara,it is a tangy and savoury rice dish typically prepared during festivals, special occasions, or as a part of the daily meal in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. While the exact origins of Puliyodarai are not well-documented, some research sources suggest that the first known origins can be traced back to the temple kitchens of Tamil Nadu, for as far as 1010 CE. As a North Indian from U.P., my first introduction to this happened in 1999 at Balaji temple,Chicago. Some of our American friends were talking about tamarind rice in a party. They were so fond of this dish that they used to visit the temple on Sunday to grab this rice! As we were never eating at the temple canteen, we did not know ab
