About
Pulihora is a traditional South Indian dish made from rice. It is usually prepared on festivals and special occasions. It is also known as tamarind rice in some regions and is a popular dish in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. It is a tangy and spicy dish prepared with rice, tamarind extract, and a special spice mix called Pulihora Podi. It's a flavorful rice dish usually served as prasadam in temples and during festivals.
Get the best of both worlds - the taste you love and the health benefits you need - with pulihora recipe
Chat with our coaches to find out how.
Recipe
Ingredients
rice
2 cups
tamarind paste
1 tablespoon
turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
asafoetida
1/2 teaspoon
Mustard seeds
2 teaspoons
Urad dal
2 teaspoons
Dry red chillies
4
Green chillies
2
Few Curry leaves
Peanuts
50 grams
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Directions
Step 1:
Cook the rice and let it cool.
Step 2:
In a pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, dry red chillies, green chillies, curry leaves, and peanuts. Saute until they are golden brown.
Step 3:
Add tamarind paste, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt to the pan and cook the mixture for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
Step 4:
Add the cooled rice to the pan and mix well until the rice is thoroughly coated with the spice mixture.
Step 5:
Serve with a side of poppadum or pickle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow us
