TAMARIND RICE(PULIHORA)

Pulihora is very famous in ANDHRA ,we prepare this for festivals,as nyvedyam to God
Here is the process for pulihora







Ingredients

4 - cup boiled rice for 5
1 - tbsp channadal
5 - number chopped gr chilli
1 - springs Curryleaves
1 -pinch fenu greekseeds
1- pinch hing(optional)
1/2 - tsp mustardseeds
1- tbsp oil
2- tbsp raw peanuts
3- piece red chilli whole
1- tbsp sesame seed pdr (optional)
1- cup Tamrind juice
1/4 - tsp turmeric

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS:- Heat the oil in the pan and add the whole red chillies.let the chillies to fry for few seconds
then add the mustard seeds.once the chillie are fried they are no longer hot but get milder taste.
When the mustard seeds splutters add the fenugreek seeds.now add the chana dal and peanuts and cook them properly
on medium flame without burning them.then add the curry leaves,chopped green chillies and hing.
Then add the turmeric,as it gives the color to the rice add enough turmeric.
Then add the tamarind juice to it.
let the gravy cook till the oil oozees out for 10 to 12mins.while the gravy is cooking in absorbing the juices
toast the seasame seeds and crush them and once the gravy is ready add the pwdr to it and cook it for another 15mins.
check the seasonings and add salt .

Then take your cooked rice and add the tamarind gravy to it mix it and enjoy.

you can make this gravy ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator and mix it with
cooked rice whenever you want.