{"id":11782,"date":"2023-01-15T10:07:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T04:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/?p=11782"},"modified":"2023-01-19T10:16:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T04:46:12","slug":"pulihora-chintapandu-pulihoraandhra-style-tamarind-rice%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefreetuudaykugaji.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/15\/pulihora-chintapandu-pulihoraandhra-style-tamarind-rice%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Pulihora (Chintapandu Pulihora)(Andhra-Style Tamarind Rice)\ufffc"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tamarind rice is a <\/strong>classic<\/strong> South Indian dish that is prepared for all the special occasions. This Andhra-style Pulihora is also known as Chintapandu Pulihora and is extremely easy to prepare and has an amazing balance of sour, sweet, savoury and spice. It <\/strong>is known for a longer shelf life and is a great travel buddy. You may use leftover rice too to prepare this li-smacking rice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each State of South India has a different version of this rice preparation and is commonly known as Tamarind Rice. One such popular variation from Karnataka is the \u201c Puliyogare\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serves:4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients and Quantity:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rice, medium-grain- 1 \u00bd cups<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Tamarind Paste- \u00bd cup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thick jaggery syrup-1 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the spice paste:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sesame oil-1 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urad dal-1 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chana dal-1 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cumin seeds-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fenugreek seeds- 1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Sesame Seeds- 1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black peppercorn-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byadagi chillies, stem discarded- 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asafoetida powder-a pinch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger, grated-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric- \u00bc th tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water -1 cup \/ or more, if required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Tempering:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sesame oil-1 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mustard seeds-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanuts, raw-4 tbsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urad dal-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chana dal-1 tsp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Byadagi Chillies- 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curry leaves-1 sprig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash the rice until the water runs clear. Drain the rice completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare the rice by draining method, ratio of rice to water is 1:8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the rice is cooked , drain the rice completely and spread the rice grains on a clean and dry kitchen surface, so that the grains do not stick to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For preparing the spice mix, heat oil in a non-stick pan, add the urad and chana dal and cook it on a slow flame ,stirring continuously. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add in the same pan, the mustard seeds, cumin seeds , fenugreek seeds ,Sesame seeds, black peppercorn ,dry red chillies , grated ginger , turmeric and asafoetida. Stir and cook for a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch off the flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer in a clean bowl and cool it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now transfer the dals and  roasted spices in the blender, prepare a smooth paste by adding 1 cup of water. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook the tamarind and jaggery together till it thickens ,now add the spice paste and salt to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix well. Cook on a slow flame until it thickens. Switch off the flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now with the help of a spatula , very gently fold in the cooked rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that the rice is evenly coated with the prepared paste and also ensure that the grains of the cooked rice do not break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a tempering pan add the sesame oil , let it heat, add the mustard seeds, let them crackle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add the dals , cook for few seconds, add the peanuts cook till you see the change in the colour, add dry red chillies and curry leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour over the prepared tamarind rice and serve it warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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