Andhra Pulihora

Andhra Pulihora finds its place as a main delicacy during all festivals. Pulihora is also offered as the prasadam in many Hindu temples. This popular version of the Andhra style Pulihora is a hot favorite in our house. The moment it touches your tongue, you are hit with its tangy flavor that makes you crave for more. To savor the true taste of traditional recipes like Pulihora, its advisable to prepare from scratch and resist the temptation to use the instant mixes. I am sure you will love this if you like the spicy tangy taste of tamarind and green chillies!!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes                Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes  

Serves 4-5 

Ingredients:

•  Rice       2  cups

•  Water       3 1/2  cups

•  Tamarind Juice:     3 cups (juice from about 100 gms tamarind)

•  For seasoning
•  Til Oil       3 tbsp

•  Mustard       1 tsp

•  Urad dhal       1 tsp

•  Chana dhal    2 tsp

•  Roasted and peeled groundnuts     2 tbsp

•  Green chillies     7-8

•  Red Chillies       1-2

•  Ginger a small piece

•  Hing Powder      ¼ tsp

•  Turmeric Powder        ½ tsp

•  Curry leaves      1 tbsp

Method:

Step 1:  Wash and cook the rice. Be careful not to make it too soft.

Step 2:  While the rice cooks, let us get the tamarind  masala ready.

Step 3:  In a pan put in the til oil. First add the mustard and as it splutters add the urad dhal and chana dhal and when it starts turning golden brown add the finely grated ginger, chopped green chillies, red chillies, curry leaves, ground nuts and toss for a minute.

Step 4:  Then add the tamarind juice, turmeric powder, hing powder and salt.

Step 5:  Let it start boiling and when it boils  lower the flame and let it simmer on a low flame for about 20-25 minutes. It has now thickened to a pasty consistency. Keep it simmering. 

Step 6:  When you notice the oil floating on the edges it is almost ready. Take it off the stove and keep it ready to mix in the rice.

Step 7:  Check that the rice is cooked and transfer it to the pan of prepared tamarind paste and mix well. Transfer it onto a serving bowl, garnish with chopped curry leaves and your hot Andhra Pulihora is Ready!!

To Serve:

 Serve with fresh potato chips or vadaams.

Andhra Pulihora finds its place as a main delicacy during all festivals. Pulihora is also offered as the prasadam in many Hindu temples. This popular version of the Andhra style Pulihora is a hot favorite in our house. The moment it touches your tongue, you are hit with its tangy flavor that makes you crave for more. To savor the true taste of traditional recipes like Pulihora, its advisable to prepare from scratch and resist the temptation to use the instant mixes. I am sure you will love this if you like the spicy tangy taste of tamarind and green chillies!!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes                Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes  

Serves 4-5 

Ingredients:

•  Rice       2  cups

•  Water       3 1/2  cups

•  Tamarind Juice:     3 cups (juice from about 100 gms tamarind)

•  For seasoning
•  Til Oil       3 tbsp

•  Mustard       1 tsp

•  Urad dhal       1 tsp

•  Chana dhal    2 tsp

•  Roasted and peeled groundnuts     2 tbsp

•  Green chillies     7-8

•  Red Chillies       1-2

•  Ginger a small piece

•  Hing Powder      ¼ tsp

•  Turmeric Powder        ½ tsp

•  Curry leaves      1 tbsp

Method:

Step 1:  Wash and cook the rice. Be careful not to make it too soft.

Step 2:  While the rice cooks, let us get the tamarind  masala ready.

Step 3:  In a pan put in the til oil. First add the mustard and as it splutters add the urad dhal and chana dhal and when it starts turning golden brown add the finely grated ginger, chopped green chillies, red chillies, curry leaves, ground nuts and toss for a minute.

Step 4:  Then add the tamarind juice, turmeric powder, hing powder and salt.

Step 5:  Let it start boiling and when it boils  lower the flame and let it simmer on a low flame for about 20-25 minutes. It has now thickened to a pasty consistency. Keep it simmering. 

Step 6:  When you notice the oil floating on the edges it is almost ready. Take it off the stove and keep it ready to mix in the rice.

Step 7:  Check that the rice is cooked and transfer it to the pan of prepared tamarind paste and mix well. Transfer it onto a serving bowl, garnish with chopped curry leaves and your hot Andhra Pulihora is Ready!!

To Serve:

 Serve with fresh potato chips or vadaams.