Puliyogare

Ingredients list for Puliyogare

• 2 cups Rice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1-2 Dried red chilli
• 1/2 teaspoon Split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 2 tablespoons Peanuts

Method

1. For the puliyogare powder dry roast mustard seeds, chana dal, coriander seeds and sesame seeds lightly in a non-stick pan. Add red chillies, asafoetida and dry coconut and roast till lightly coloured. Cool and grind to a powder. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Add mustard seeds, red chillies, chana dal and peanuts and sauté for a few minutes. Dilute tamarind paste in ¼ cup water. Add curry leaves and tamarind water to the pan and mix well. When it comes to a boil, add jaggery and red chilli powder and mix.
3. Cook on medium heat till the raw smells disappear and the mixture thickens. Add 1½ tsps puliyogare powder, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add rice and mix gently till the rice gets heated through. Add salt and mix well. Drizzle til oil, mix and serve hot.