Tamarind Rice/ Pulihora Recipe.....!!!!!!!

This is a special dish which is usually made in every South Indian home at the time of festivals or any occasions. Which is great travel food. If you are going for picnic or long journey and need food that can stay fresh without being refrigerated, then Puliyogare is the right choice. It can be enjoyed during 

any time of the day

Ingredients:- 

1 tbsp channadal
1/4 tsp chill powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
few curry leaves
1 pinch fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp raw peanuts
3 piece red chill whole
1 tbsp sesame seed powder (optional)
1 cup Tamarind juice
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
pinch off sugar
cooked rice
Method:-
1. Heat the oil in the pan and add the whole red chilies. let the chilies to fry for few seconds then add the mustard seeds splutters add the fenugreek seeds.

2. Now add the chana dal and peanuts and cook them properly on medium flame without burning them. add the turmeric powder and curry leaves.

3. Then add the tamarind juice to it and add the dry masalas red chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder.

4. Let the gravy cook till the oil ooze's out for 12-15 minutes. While the gravy is cooking in absorbing the juices
5. Toast the seasame seeds and crush them and once the gravy is ready add the powder to it and cook it for anther 10 minutes.

6. Check the seasonings and add sugar and salt.
7. Then take your cooked rice and add the tamarind gravy to mix it and enjoy.
You can make this gravy ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator and mix it cooked rice whenever you want.