PULIYODARE/ TAMARIND RICE

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

1. In a kadai add gingelly oil.
2. When it gets heated add mustard seeds then urad dhal and Channa dhal.
3. When it gets roasted add red chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add turmeric powder
5. Now add ground nuts
6. Fry a little and add the grounded powder to it.
7. Now let it mix well
8. Add tamarind extract to it.
9. Allow it to boil.
10. When it starts thickening add required salt.
11. Till it is like a halwa stage
12. Remove from fire and store in airtight container.
13. Take a cup of cooked rice and mix with it.
14. Serve with papad or vathal.

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RAW BANANA FRY/VAZHAKAI FRY

Raw banana is a good source of protein and vitamins. It is low in sodium and calories.

INGREDIENTS

For powder:

• 2tbs——-coriander seeds
• 2tbs——–channa dhal
• 2 or3——-red chillies
• Raw banana—–250gms or 3 o 4
• 1/2 tsp———–turmeric powder
• 2 to 4 tbs——-oil
• 1 pinch——–asafoetida
• Salt as required
• 1/2 tsp——-mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp——urad dhal

METHOD:

1. Peel and slice the raw banana after washing it.
2. Slice them in thin rounds and put it in water so that it doesn’t turn dark.
3. In a frying pan put oil in it.
4. Add mustard seeds when it splutters add urad dhal when it turns brown add sliced raw banana to it.
5. Now add turmeric powder,add powder and salt to it.

Fry till it becomes crispy.

Optional:

If u want a simplified instead of preparing powder can use red chilly powder.