Tamarind Rice/ Puliogare

Tamarind rice is a South Indian favorite. This tangy spicy rice needs no introduction.For me it is truly divine- a prasadam . I still remember relishing that small leaf bowls of tangy rice offered as prasadam in temples of Tamil nadu and Andhra. Puliogare is also a special offering during Ganesha Chathurthi. It is a festive rice and great for any occasions

This is not the authentic version. I think it is a simpler version which my mom usually makes. This one is perfect for lunch boxes or for picnics. It tastes even better the next day.

Ingredients
Basmathi Rice- 2 cups
Peanuts- 1/4 cup
Urad Dal- 1 tsp
Channa Dal- 2-3 tsp
Green chilly- 2
Ginger chopped- 1/2 tsp
Sesame seeds - 1 tsp
Red Chilly- 4
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Tamarind- lemon sized ball
Jaggery - 1 tsp
Fenugreek powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds- 1 tsp
Hing-a pinch
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds-1/3 tsp
Oil
Salt to taste


Sock tamarind, coriander seeds and red chillies for ten minutes and make a  fine paste.
Cook rice adding enough salt, drain and keep aside Allow it to cool.Heat a pan and roast sesame seeds and one tsp of channa dal and make it into a fine powder. Heat oil in a pan .Add mustard and allow to crackle. Add green chilly, channa dal, and red chilly and roast. Next add urad dal,turmeric,hing ,fenugreek powder, curry leaves and the roasted powder and jaggery. Finally add tamarind paste and simmer till oil separates. Mix this paste with the rice and garnish with roasted peanuts.

Sending this to Akeela's wonderful event

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Hope you will all enjoy...