Authentic Temple Prasadam Puliyogare Recipe | Navratri Special Tamarind Rice (No Onion No Garlic)

Learn how to make authentic temple prasadam-style Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice) at home with Amma’s 8 non-negotiable rules! From roasting spices by density to achieving glossy tamarind gojju with the exact oil separation point, this foolproof satvik recipe (no onion, no garlic) brings the divine temple taste straight to your kitchen., Temple prasadam-style Puliyogare (Tamarind Rice) for Navratri. Amma shows the one step that changes the gojju, plus her spice powder, fresh tempering and rice method. Full measurements below. Also known as Puliyodharai, Pulihora and Tamarind Rice. INGREDIENTS (1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml, 1 cup = 240 ml. Gram weights are approximate.) PULIYOGARE POWDER (makes extra, 4 tbsp used) Methi (fenugreek) seeds: 1 tbsp (15 ml, ~12 g) Mustard seeds: 1 tbsp (15 ml, ~10 g) Black peppercorns: 1 tbsp (15 ml, ~8 g) Jeera (cumin seeds): 2 tbsp (30 ml, ~12 g) Whole coriander seeds: 5 tbsp (75 ml, ⅓ cup, ~30 g) Curry leaves: 2 sprigs Byadgi red chillies: 12-14 (~25 g) Oil: 1 tsp in total (5 ml), ½ tsp per roast Turmeric: ½ tsp (2.5 ml, ~1.5 g) Hing (asafoetida): ½ tsp (2.5 ml, ~1 g) SESAME POWDER White sesame seeds: 2 tbsp (30 ml, ~18 g) GOJJU Tamarind: 100 g, soaked for 2 hours [water for soaking: __ ml] Jaggery: 50 g (about 3 tbsp, powdered) Salt: [1 tbsp / 15 ml / ~18 g], confirm before publishing Turmeric: ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Coarse sesame powder (from above) Puliyogare powder: 4 tbsp (60 ml, ¼ cup, ~25 g) Hing water: 2 tbsp (30 ml) Oil: 3 tbsp (45 ml) FRESH TEMPERING Oil: 2 tbsp (30 ml) Mustard seeds: ½ tsp Jeera: ½ tsp Urad dal: ½ tsp Chana dal: ½ tsp Peanuts: 2 tbsp (30 ml, ~20 g) Dried red chillies: 2 Hing: ½ tsp Curry leaves: 1 sprig Dry grated coconut (copra): 2 tbsp (30 ml, ~9 g) Gojju: 3-4 tbsp (45-60 ml) RICE Cooked rice: 1-2 cups (240-480 ml, about 160-320 g cooked) Sesame oil: 1 tsp (5 ml) with a pinch of turmeric Fresh coriander leaves: [__] to garnish TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The Secret to Temple Prasadam Puliyogare 00:43 - Amma’s Rule: Roa