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Authentic Andhra Style Pulihora Recipe (Spicy & Tangy Tamarind Rice)
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Authentic Andhra Style Pulihora Recipe (Spicy & Tangy Tamarind Rice)

This homemade Authentic Andhra Style Pulihora Recipe (Spicy & Tangy Tamarind Rice) recipe is flavorful, easy to prepare and suitable for Lunch diets....

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20 Min Prep

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30 Min Cook

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4 Servings

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Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup Tamarind Water
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery
  • 1/4 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali) - roasted (with skin)
  • Salt - to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1 tablespoon Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
  • 2 Dry Red Chilli
  • 2-3 Green Chillies - deseeded and slit length-wise
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • Sesame (Gingelly) Oil - for cooking

Instructions

1
To begin making the Andhra Style Pulihora method (fiery & tangy Tamarind Rice), first get all the elements ready.
2
Using precooked and day old rice where the grains are separated makes the Pulihora come out with great textures.mildly hot sesame cooking oil to a heavy bottomed pot and when the cooking oil gets heated up introduce mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dehydrated red chillis, green chillis, curry leaves and saute until the seeds start crackling and the chilies are roasted.introduce the turmeric ground mix, asafoetida ground mix, jaggery, the tamarind pulp and table salt.
3
oven-cook the tamarind pulp in the seasoning for at least 4 to 5 moments over medium mildly hot until the raw palate from the pulp goes away and the pulp has thickened up.Once the pulp is cooked, introduce the cooked rice and peanuts and swirl around to combine all the elements well.
4
seal the pot and allow the Andhra Style Pulihora to absorb all the flavors from the tangy masala.Once done, check the table salt and spices and adjust to suit your palate.
5
Finally splash some more sesame cooking oil over the Andhra Style Pulihora and swirl around to combine.This adds an additional taste to the dish.Once done, transfer to a dish and present.present Andhra Style Tamarind Rice on its own with Elai Vadam and present it for lunch or even pack into your lunch boxes along with a glass of chaas.
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Recipe Information

Cuisine
Andhra
Course
Lunch
Diet
Vegetarian
Total Time
50 mins

Recipe Time chart

Preparation Time

20 mins

Cooking Time

30 mins

Total Time

50 mins
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