What is tamarind rice?

Tamarind Rice is an Indian food consumed around the world. The primary spice of rice is Tamarind, although it is often spiced with sesame, coriander, curry and chili. Other common ingredients in tamarind rice include peanuts, butter and oil. Rice used for tamarindic rice is usually granular long, such as basmati, jasmine or Carolina Rice, although short -grain rice can be used instead. The bowl has a slightly acidic and spicy taste, but is also somewhat sweet and spicy. The ingredients, with the exception of Tamarind, can be experimented and replaced to match something taste. When one cooks tamarind rice, long grain rice is normally prepared and Tamarind is often combined with spices and crushed to form a smooth paste. The paste is then combined with a finished product. Tamarind Rice IS also known as Pulihora, which roughly means acidic rice. Tamarind tree leaves are not used in the bowl; Instead, the pulp of the fruit is used. Tamarind is also incorporated into many other meals, including CHUtney. It is also part of the spice such as the worcestershire sauce. In India, Tamarind is employed as a breaking agent and a natural laxative.

Alternative to use Tamarind fruit on smooth pulp or paste in a bowl is the use of tamarind extract. Although the extract does not provide a well -known texture and consistency of traditional tamarindic rice, it largely replicates its acidic, sweet, spicy and spicy taste. Tamarind extract is sold in many grocery stores and markets around the world, although it may have to turn to a specialized shop to buy extracts of the voucte regions.