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Pulihora

 

Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)

Hello, CookEazy family! Do you love the taste of the flavorful Pulihora that is served as a "Prasad" in most of the temples. Do you want to get that authentic taste of Pulihora at your home. No worries we are here for you. Today we brought you the simple recipe to make this beautiful Tamarind Rice. Pulihora is often prepared during Festivals and special occasions. But you can make it as a quick meal to satify your hunger with less ingredients. Let's dive into the making of this wonderful dish Pulihora. 




Why You’ll Love Pulihora

Pulihora is Tangy in nature because of the tamarind in it. You will feel the tangy flavor mixed with the spiciness in each bite. Pulihora is easy to make and requires less ingredients. You can add Sambar or Dal to it while eating or you can add anything as per your taste.

Ingredients

  • Cooked Rice ( 2 cups preferrable)
  • A small golf ball sized Tamarind
  • Cooking oil (2-3 tablespoons)
  • Mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)
  • Cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
  • Fenugreek seeds (1/4 teaspoon )
  • Dried chillies as per your spice level 
  • Curry leaves ( The more the better)
  • Peanuts ( The more the better) 
  • 1 tablespoon urad dal (split black gram)
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

  1. Cook Rice: Cook the Rice as you cook them regularly and set them aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Tamarind Extract

  1. Soak Tamarind: While you cook the rice soak the tamarind in warm water for 15-20 minutes. After that squeeze out the pulp and strain to get a thick tamarind extract. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Tamarind Mixture

  1. Heat Oil: In a large pan or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
  2. Temper Spices: Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
  3. Add Nuts and Lentils: Add peanuts, chana dal, and urad dal. Sauté until they turn golden brown and crunchy.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add slit green chilies, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Sauté for a minute.
  5. Add Tamarind Extract: Pour the tamarind extract into the pan. Add salt and jaggery (if using). Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and the raw smell of tamarind disappears. This may take about 10-15 minutes.

Step 4: Combine with Rice

  1. Mix Rice: Add the cooked and cooled rice to the tamarind mixture. Gently mix to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the tamarind and spices. Be careful not to break the rice grains.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

  1. Garnish: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  2. Serve Hot: Serve the Pulihora hot with papad, pickle, or yogurt.




Let us know how it turned out in the end. Did you enjoy it? 
Please comment your opinions below
Happy cooking!

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