South India’s Favorite Tamarind Rice Puliyodharai Perfection!

By : Sneha Singh South India’s Favorite Tamarind Rice Puliyodharai Perfection! South India’s Favorite Tamarind Rice Puliyodharai Perfection! September 21. 2025 ShutterStock

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Prepare Tamarind Extract

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Make the Puliyodharai Paste

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Mix with Cooked Rice

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Serve & Enjoy!

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Prepare Tamarind Extract

Step 1

Make the Puliyodharai Paste

Step 2

Mix with Cooked Rice

Step 3

Serve & Enjoy!

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