Raju Gari Pulihora (Temple-Style Tamarind Rice)

 Raju Gari Pulihora (Temple-Style Tamarind Rice)

A tangy and spicy tamarind rice loaded with flavors.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 tbsp peanuts
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp jaggery
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
• Curry leaves
• 1 tbsp sesame powder

Instructions:

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds, red chilies, peanuts, ginger, and curry leaves.
2. Add tamarind pulp, turmeric, jaggery, and salt.
3. Cook for 5 minutes until thick.
4. Mix with rice and sesame powder.
5. Serve with papadam and curd.