Puliyodare,Pulihora or Tamarind rice is a common rice recipe in South Indian States.This is a main course dish. This is usually a neivedyam for Pooja’s both in homes and also in temples.Also this is travel friendly recipe . Best for lunch box too.
Ingredients for mix
- Channa dhal…..2tbs
- Urad dhal……….2 TBS
- Coriander seeds..1 TSP
- Pepper……..1 Tsp
- Methi seeds..1tsp
- Red chillies …4 or 5
- Asafoetida..1/4 TSP.
In a kadai first put Channa dhal then urad dhal and dry roast it for sometime.then add coriander seeds ,pepper corns,methi seeds and red chillies. Fry a little then add asafoetida.After roasting put it in mixer grinder and make it into a fine powder.Keep it aside. Can refrigerate it and use while preparing the mix.
Ingredients for the mix
- Tamarind..lime size
- Mustard seeds…1/4 TSP
- Urad dhal……1/2 TSP
- Channa dhal…1/2 TSP
- Groundnuts….4 TBS
- Curry leaves….few
- Red chillies…..3
- Jaggery a small piece.
- Gingelly oil ..4 tbs
- Turmeric powder…1/4 TSP
- Salt as required
- Asafoetida…1/4 TSP
Method
- In a kadai add gingelly oil.
- When it gets heated add mustard seeds then urad dhal and Channa dhal.
- When it gets roasted add red chillies and curry leaves.
- Add turmeric powder
- Now add ground nuts
- Fry a little and add the grounded powder to it.
- Now let it mix well
- Add tamarind extract to it.
- Allow it to boil.
- When it starts thickening add required salt.
- Till it is like a halwa stage
- Remove from fire and store in airtight container.
- Take a cup of cooked rice and mix with it.
- Serve with papad or vathal.
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