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    Pulihora, Kadalai Paruppu Sundal ~ Day 2

    Published: Oct 10, 2018 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · Leave a Comment

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    Spicy Tamarind Rice is the Navratri Day 2 prasadam made with spice powder and has a long shelf life. This also works very well if you want to make it ahead.

    This version of Pulihora or the Spicy Tamarind Rice is different from all the different Pulihora recipes I have. We make this Pulihora with a spicy spice powder and the extract has a long shelf life.

    This version can be made ahead in bulk and stored in the fridge to help with packing kids' lunch boxes. Other pulihora version you may like is this Peanut Podi Pulihora

    Kadalai Paruppu Sundal is the same as what I had previously made. If you want other Navratri prasadams, you can check the entire collection.

    Pulihora - Spicy Tamarind Rice

    Pulihora | Spicy Tamarind Rice

    How to make Pulihora

    For the Spice Mix

    Dry roast all the ingredients listed under Spice Powder and allow it to cool. Then grind to a fine powder and keep it aside.

    For the Tamarind Paste

    Soak the tamarind in hot water and extract it to a thick pulp.
    Take it in a thick bottom pan or kadai, bring to a boil and cook till it reduces to almost a thick liquid but not a paste.
    Heat a nonstick pan, add oil, temper with mustard, chana dal, hing, curry leaves, green chili, groundnuts, cashews and saute for a couple of minutes
    Add the tamarind extract to the pan with water as required.

    Now add turmeric powder and salt, bring to a boil
    Cook on high for 10 mins, then simmer till the paste becomes thick.
    Mix the spice powder in 1/4 cup water and add to the above simmering paste and mix well.
    Finally, add the jaggery and mix well.
    Cook in low flame for 10 mins. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for over a month.

    Making the Rice

    Cook steamed Rice as you normally do. spread over a bowl for it to cool down.
    If you are making it right away, you can mix in however you want.
    Else heat the paste over the hot pan and mix in the rice.
    Offer as Neivedyam and partake!

    Navratri - Day 2 Spicy Tamarind Rice
    Pulihora - Spicy Tamarind Rice
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    Pulihora | Spicy Tamarind Rice

    Pulihora is made with a spicy spice powder and has a long shelf life.
    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine South Indian
    Keyword Navratri Prasadam
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Festival Meal, Navaratri
    By Diet Vegetarian
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Tamarind Mix

    • 200 gms Tamarind
    • 2 to 3 Dry Red Chillies
    • 1 tbsp Bengal Gram / Chana Dal
    • 1 tsp Urad dal
    • 2 tbsp Ground Nut
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • Few Curry Leaves
    • 5 Cashew Nuts
    • A Pinch Asafoetida
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tsp Gingelly Oil
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder

    Spice Powder

    • 10 to 12 Dry Red Chillies
    • 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
    • 2 tbsp Bengal Gram / Chana Dal
    • 1 tsp Pepper Corn
    • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds s / Methi Seeds
    • 2 tbsp Jaggery

    Making the Rice

    • 1 cup Cooked Rice
    • Tamarind Pulp as required from above.

    Instructions

    For the Spice Mix

    • Dry roast all the ingredients listed under Spice Powder and allow to cool. Then grind to a fine powder and keep it aside.

    For the Tamarind Paste

    • Soak the tamarind in hot water and extract to a thick pulp.
    • Take it in a thick bottom pan or kadai, bring to a boil and cook till it reduces to almost a thick liquid but not a paste.
    • Heat a nonstick pan, add oil, temper with mustard, chana dal, hing, curry leaves, green chilli, ground nuts, cashews and saute for a couple of minutes
    • Add the tamarind extract and add to the pan. Add water as required. Add turmeric powder and salt, bring to a boil
    • Cook on high for 10 mins, then simmer till the paste becomes thick.
    • Mix the spice powder in 1/4 cup water and add to the above simmering paste and mix well. Next add jaggery and combine well.
    • Cook in low flame for 10 mins. Allow to cool and store it in an airtight container for over a month.

    Making the Rice

    • Cook steamed Rice as you normally do. spread over a bowl for it to cool down.
    • If you are making it right away, you can mix in however you want.
    • Else heat the paste over the hot pan and mix in the rice.
    • Offer as Neivedyam and partake!
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