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Puliyodharai By Chef Rakesh Raghunathan

Puliyodharai is a traditional dish of Tamil Nadu. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan brings this authentic recipe to your kitchens.

Serves4

Cooking Time18-20 Min

Preparation Time7-10 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

    • 2 tsp coriander seeds

    • 1 tsp black peppercorns

    • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

    • 3 - 4 red chilli

    • 25 ml sesame oil

    • 1 tsp mustard seeds

    • 2 tsp bengal gram

    • 2 tsp black gram

    • 1 tsp asafoetida

    • 2 tsp turmeric powder

    • curry leaves

    • 1 cup tamarind water

    • salt to taste

    • 1 tsp peanuts

    • 1 cup cooked rice

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a pan, add 1 tsp black gram, 2 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 3 red chillies and saute.
  2. 2

    Now transfer the roasted spices to a blending jar and blend into a smooth powder.
  3. 3

    Heat 1 cup sesame oil in a pan, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp Bengal gram, 1 tsp black gram, 2 tsp asafetida, 2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 red chilli few curry leaves and fry it well.
  4. 4

    Now add 1 cup tamarind water, salt to taste and let boil till it turns thick.
  5. 5

    Take cooked rice in a mixing bowl and add 2 tsp sesame oil, tamarind paste, salt and masala powder. Mix it well.
  6. 6

    In a tadka pan, heat sesame oil and add 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp Bengal gram, 1 tsp black gram, 1 tsp ground nuts, 1 red chilli and saute.
  7. 7

    Pour the tempering over the rice and mix.
  8. 8

    Fry the appalams in oil and serve with the Puliyodharai.

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