Puliogare (Tamarind Rice)

Ingredients –

Uncooked rice – 2 bowls

Urad dal – 2 tsp

Chana dal – 2 tsp

Peanuts - 2 tbsp

Mustard seed – 1tsp

Asafetida – ½ tsp

Dry masala –

Black peppercorn – 1 tsp

Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

Coriander seeds – 1 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Dry red chillies as per taste

Tamarind pulp – 4-5 tbsp

Jaggery  - as per taste

Sesame powder – 2 tbsp

Dry grated coconut – 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil

Procedure –

1. Cook the rice in 4 bowls of water and  keep aside.

2.  Dry roast black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and red chilies in a pan and grind in mixer.

3. Take tamarind pulp, jaggery and let it melt.

4. Add sesame powder, dry coconut   and 2 t-spoon roasted garam masala in pulp.

5. Add oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, asafetida, turmeric powder, urad dal, chana dal and peanuts and sauté for 2 minutes.

6.Turn of the heat and add cooked rice, mix well and sauté for a minute.

7. Add tamarind chutney, dry masala, sesame powder and dry grated coconut and mix well.

Tip –

You can add more tamarind pulp as per your taste.