Puliogare Podi (100g)

1. What is puliogare?

Tamarind rice — one of the oldest and most loved dishes in Tamil cooking. Cooked rice mixed with a tamarind-spice base: tangy, aromatic, mildly spicy. Travels well in a lunchbox, tastes better as it sits, and is one of those foods that people who grew up eating it immediately recognise as the real thing.

2. Is this the same as tamarind rice or pulihora?

Yes — same dish, different names across South India. Puliogare in Tamil, Pulihora in Telugu, Puliyodarai in some Tamil traditions. The spice base differs slightly by region and household. This version follows a traditional Tamil recipe, built around curry leaves, sesame, and tamarind.

3. How much podi do I use per serving?

15g (approximately 1 tablespoon) per 200–225g of cooked rice. This makes a generous single serving or two light servings. Adjust to your taste — more podi for stronger flavour, less for a lighter finish.

4. What oil should I use?

Sesame oil is the traditional choice and gives the most authentic flavour. Groundnut oil works well too. Avoid strongly flavoured oils like coconut or mustard — they compete with the tamarind and spice base.

5. Can I eat it as a lunchbox meal?

Yes — puliogare is one of the best lunchbox foods in South Indian cooking. The tamarind acts as a natural preservative, keeping the rice good for several hours at room temperature. Mix it in the morning, pack it, eat it at lunch. It tastes better after it’s had time to sit.

6. Do I need to add tamarind separately?

No. The tamarind is already inside the podi, balanced with the spices. You only need cooked rice and oil.

7. What’s in it — and what’s NOT?

Curry Leaves, Bengal Gram, Urad Dal, Sesame Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Dhaniya, Pepper, Jeera, Fenugreek, Asafoetida, Dried Red Chillies, Turmeric, Tamarind & Salt. No preservatives, no anti-caking agents, no MSG, no palm oil, no artificial colours, no flavour enhancers. Nothing we wouldn’t put in our own food.

8. How spicy is it?

Medium. The red chillies and pepper give it a noticeable warmth but it’s not sharp. The tanginess from the tamarind is the dominant flavour — the spice supports it rather than overpowering.

9. What’s the shelf life?

[CONFIRM — update once shelf life is confirmed from label.]

10. How do I store it after opening?

Refrigerate for maximum freshness. Store in an airtight container and use only a dry spoon.

11. Is this vegetarian?

Yes. 100% vegetarian.

12. How long does delivery to Singapore take?

Every order is packed fresh in our kitchen in T. Nagar, Chennai and sent by international courier. It usually reaches you within 7–10 days, and we send you a tracking link as soon as it ships.

13. How much is delivery?

S$6.90 on orders below S$49. Delivery is free on orders of S$49 and above.

14. Do you have any offers?

Yes. Orders of S$79 and above get 10% off automatically at checkout, on top of free delivery.

15. What if I don’t love it?

Email us at orders.friszon@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 95000 95444 within 7 days of delivery. We’ll refund you — including on opened pouches.