Pulinkari kerala style recipe in Tamil|Vazhakkai varuval|Quick Lunch recipes

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity similar to tamarind.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Cook rice until fluffy and set aside to cool.

Soak tamarind in warm water for 15 minutes and extract the pulp.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Stir in urad dal and chana dal, frying until golden brown.

Add curry leaves, green chilies, and dry red chilies; sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in turmeric and asafoetida, cooking for another minute.

Pour in the tamarind pulp and bring to a simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in salt and jaggery, mixing until dissolved.

Combine the tamarind mixture with the cooked rice, mixing thoroughly.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

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