Tamarind Rice/Pulihora

TamarindRice,pulihora,puzhihogare....many names but one divine taste,one of our traditional household favourite.

Tamarind Rice is a blend of sweet,salt, sour, spice and tangy tastes.Tamarind gravy boiled in gingelly oil.

Every home has its own unique recipe, here's mine...

INGREDIENTS

Boiled raw rice 1 cup

For tamarind gojju

Tamarind pulp 1cup

Gingelly oil 3-4 tbsp(regular oil can also be used)

Mustard seeds 1tsp

Urad dal 1tsp

Bengal gram dal 1 tsp

Asafoetida 1tsp

Curryleaves

Salt to taste

Jaggery 1tsp

Dry red chilli 2 nos.

Turmeric powder 1 tsp

Peanuts 2 tbsp

For masala powder

Bengal gram dal 1 tbsp

Urad dal 1 tbsp

Methi seeds 1/2 tsp

Sesame seeds 1tsp

Pepper 1/2 tsp

Dry Red chilli 6-7

Dhania seeds 1tbsp

Method

Dry roast all masala ingredients and grind it to coarse powder and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan temper with mustard seeds,urad dal and bengal gram dal, peanuts,Curry leaves, asafoetida, dry red chilli,add the tamarind pulp and bring to a boil.Add the masala powder,salt, jaggery,turmeric powder and boil with lid closed till oil seperates and gojju thickens.

Mix boiled rice with tamarind gojju, taste and adjust according to your liking.Serve with a garnish of peanuts and cashews.

Tamarind Rice

Masala ingredients

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