Varagu arisi Puliyodharai | Kodo Millet Tamarind Rice with step by step photos . Cooking with Millets is one wise way. Weekly once I try to include Millets in our Lunchboxes. If cooked right millets are similar to rice not much difference and we have the satisfaction of feeding the family healthy. Now let's see how to prepare Varagu arisi Puliyodharai.
I used my homemade Pulikachal Mix/ Tamarind Paste to prepare this . I usually make Pulikachal Mix once every 2 weeks and it will be sufficient for us. Tamarind Rice goes will with any Thogayal or Fryms.
Kodo Millet Tamarind Rice Recipe
3. Next add the cooked rice and mix well. Kodo Millet Tamarind Rice is now ready.
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📖 Recipe
Varagu arisi Puliyodharai | Kodo Millet Tamarind Rice
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- Kodo Millet Rice – ½ cup
- Water – 1 cup
- Salt as needed
- Pulikachal Mix / Tamarind Rice as needed
- Oil – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
Instructions
- In a cooker add in 1 tbsp of oil roast the Kodo Millet Rice. Next, add the measured water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Wait till the pressure release on its own and then open the cooker.
- Prepare the pulikachal(Tamarind Rice Mix paste). In a pan add oil and the required tamarind rice mix.
- Next, add the cooked rice and mix well. Kodo Millet Tamarind Rice is now ready.
Sandhiya
Even i too include millets atleast once in a week and puliyodharai with millets is my favorite, often make them for our lunch . Yeah, it's a best lunch box option too.
cookingwithsapana
Using kodo millet instead of rice is a nice and healthy idea. I also love these kinds of easy one pot meal for lunch boxes.
Unknown
wow thats an healthy puliyodharai, looks fantastic.. That is nice way to include millets in our diet. such an healthy meal with thogayal, potato fry and fryums omg am drooling such great combo !! Wonderful recipe again !!
vaishali sabnani
It is such a fabulous healthy meal ! It is very recently that I have incorporated millets in our meals , but I am restricted to just the basic rotis . This version of tamarind rice looks fantastic .
Padmajha
Ys, millets are almost like rice and nice to see one of my favorite dish using millets! Nice clicks Sharmila.
Harini R
Wonderful adaptation. I agree that this is very similar to rice. I just got a pack of these millets. I shall try this out soon.
Pavani
That is such a great idea to make pulihora with Millets. Your dish looks so nutritious and delicious. I’ve to try this healthy dish some time.
Gayathri Kumar
Once we get used to millets, it is easier to add them in our day to day food. This puliodharai looks amazing and I am sure even kids would have them without any complaints.
Srivalli
This is such a healthy option..I remember making different mixed rice varieties with millet some years ago..very nice one!
Kalyani
interesting take on puliyodharai, Sharmila ! loving the idea .. guess we can sub thinai also isnt it?
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I always have a batch of puliyodharai mix in the fridge and this is sch a great recipe to use millets instead of rice. Love how perfect the millet puliyodharai looks.
Priya Suresh
Thats a fabulous way to include millets in our diet, and this puliyodharai sounds prefect to pack in anyone's lunch box. Lovely dish.
Srividhya
Pulikaichal is such a life saver and using kodo millet as an rice alternative is perfect. Healthy and yummy option. Love the revival of millets.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen
I love cooking with millets, puliyodharai with millets sounds yumm! A nice change to our regular meal!!
Mayuri Patel
Yummy! I prepare kodo often instead of rice but just make it plain to go with dals or curries. I like your tamarind kodo. Will try it out soon.
preeti garg
Such a healthy and flavorful lunchbox dish.. kids will love it.
Suma Gandlur
The traditional tamarind rice given a healthy twist. Makes a flavor filled lunch box item.