Pulihora, also known as puliyogare, puliyodarai, pulinchoru, kokum rice, or simply lemon or tamarind rice, is a very common and traditional rice preparation in the South Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
STEP 2.To prepare this delicious Pulihora or tamarind rice recipe, wash the rice under running water in a large bowl. Next, put a pressure cooker on low flame and heat a little oil in it, when the oil is hot enough, add rice in it. Stir and then add water and close the lid of the cooker. Cook until you hear 2 whistles and let the steam release on its own.
STEP 3.Step 2 / 5 Soak The Tamarind, Fry Soaked Chana Dal & Mix Cooked Rice
STEP 4.Now, soak the tamarind in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes and then, take out the extract of soaked tamarind. Keep aside. Afterwards, put a non-stick pan on medium flame and heat oil in it. Add soaked chana dal (soaked for an hour) in the pan and fry for a few seconds. Meanwhile, open the lid of the cooker and take out the rice in the pan, add turmeric powder along with oil in it and mix well. Turn off the burner and let it cool down.
STEP 5.Step 3 / 5 Roast Peanuts, Saute Dals & Add To The Rice Pan
STEP 6.Put another non-stick pan over medium flame and heat oil in it. Roast the raw peanuts until they start to crackle. Add urad and chana dal in the pan and saute till they turn brown in colour. Once done, pour the pan contents to the rice pan. Don't mix them.
STEP 7.Step 4 / 5 Prepare Tamarind Mixture
STEP 8.Once again, put a non-stick pan and heat a little oil in it over medium flame. Add mustard seeds along with red chillies, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves. Saute and then add tamarind extract along with turmeric powder and salt as per your taste. Mix all the ingredients well and bring the mixture to a boil, and let the mixture turn into a thick paste.
STEP 9.Step 5 / 5 Combine Tamarind Mixture To Rice
STEP 10.Once done, remove the pan from the flame and pour it over the rice. To add extra flavours, soak asafoetida in water for 10-15 minutes, mix well and then add it to the rice. Toss all the ingredients well and your Chintapandu Pulihora is ready. Serve immediately!
Nutrition value
387
calories per serving
10 g Fat12 g Protein61 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
10g
Protein
12g
Carbs
61g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
61g
Protein
12g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
10g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
113mg
Iron
6mg
Vitamin A
18mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
3mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
34mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
115mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
239mg
Selenium
7mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment