TAMARIND PULIHORA

INGREDIENTS:

Rice-----------------------1-1/2 cups of standard measuring cup

Tamarind-----------------very big lemon size ball

Green chillies------------13-15

Pepper Corns--------------1/2 tsp

Red chillies---------------6-7

Jaggery-------------------1tbp

Peanuts-------------------5-6 tsp

Channa dal---------------2tbp

urad dal-------------------1tsp

Cumin seeds-------------1 tsp

Mustard seeds-----------1/2tsp

Turmeric powder--------1/4tsp

Curry Leaves-------------few

Oil-------------------------4tbp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Wash rice , pour water and let it soak for an hour.Cook the rice in rice cooker.

2.Take cleaned tamarind and pour some 1 cup water to it.

3.Boil the tamarind in water along with slit green chillies and pepper.

4.Boil till it becomes thick enough and turn off.

5.Squeeze gently with hands and remove the pulp.

6.Heat oil and addcumin seed,mustard seeds,urad dal,channa dal,peanuts,red chillies.

7.Heat till they turn golden brown and transfer to plain cooked rice.

8.Transfer the tamarind paste to rice and tadka mixture.

9.Add salt, jaggery,turmeric powder to rice and mix well .

10.Serve with yogurt/brinjal curry.