Pulihora / Tamarind Rice

Ingredients:

• rice - 500 gm
• asafoetida(inguva) - 1 pinch
• fenugreek powder(menthi pindi) - 1 pinch

Ingredients for tamarind paste:

• tamarind - 500 gm
• green chillies - 3 - 4
• turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• salt to taste

Ingredients for Tempering:

• oil - 2 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
• urad dal - 1 tsp
• bengal gram - 1 tsp
• ground nuts - 2 tbsp
• curry leaves - 1 spring
• red chillies - 2-3

Preparation Method:

Wash and soak rice for 15-20 min and cook the rice.
Prepare tamarind juice by soaking the tamarind in 2 cups of water.
Boil the tamarind juice along with the turmeric powder, green chillies and salt till the consistency becomes a thick paste.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, bengal gram, ground nuts, curry leaves and red chillies.
Add the above seasoning, asafoetida and fenugreek powder to the cooked rice and mix well.
Serve it