Pulihora

Also known as tamarind rice.

Pulihora is not only made on special occasions for pooja, but also as an everyday meal. There are different varieties of pulihora in Andhra cuisine, one of which I will be showing you.

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Serves 2 people

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked rice

• 1/4 cup raw peanuts

• 1-2 tbsp oil (preferably sesame oil)

• 2 tsp channa daal (bengal gram)

• 1 tsp urad daal (split black gram)

• 2 tsp sesame seeds

• 2 dried red chilis

• 1 green chili

• 1/2 tsp grated ginger

• 3-4 peppercorns

• 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)

• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 1/2 tsp tamarind paste

• 1-2 sprigs of curry leaves

• 1/4 tsp hing (asafatida)

• 1/4 tsp turmeric

• 1/4 cup water

• salt to taste

Method:

1. Fluff cooked rice and keep aside.

2. Dry roast channa daal, sesame seeds, peppercorns, and one dried red chili.

3. Blend into fine powder.

4. Heat oil in a pan, and fry all ingredients except for tamarind paste.

5. Add tamarind paste and blended powder. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until mixed thoroughly.

6. Add water and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

7. Stir mixture into cooked rice. Mix well! (I recommend using your hands.)

8. Serve after couple of hours and enjoy!