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
Now transfer the roasted spices to a blending jar and blend into a smooth powder.
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
Now add 1 cup tamarind water, salt to taste and let boil till it turns thick.
5
Take cooked rice in a mixing bowl and add 2 tsp sesame oil, tamarind paste, salt and masala powder. Mix it well.
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
Pour the tempering over the rice and mix.
8
Fry the appalams in oil and serve with the Puliyodharai.