Puliogare

          One of my very favorite dish.The thought of it,teases my taste buds... Though it is my favourite dish, I never knew how to make a good one.I used to buy the ready mix and use it.But now I have learnt how to make it delicious.

Ingredients

Tamarind - 1 Lemon size
Rice - 1 cup
Channa Dhal - 2 tsp
Coriander Seeds - 2 tsp
Red Chillies - 5 or 6
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Sesame Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Groundnuts - 1/2 cup
Mustard Seed - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Hing - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 5 or 6
Gingely Oil required quantity

Method

 Soak the tamarind in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes and make 2 cups of tamarind juice.Soak the rice for 30 minutes.Cook the rice with salt and a 1tsp of oil so it doesnt stick.
 In a seperate pan,dry roast fenugreek seed,sesame seed and groundnut seperately and keep aside.Heat oil in the pan,add coriander seeds,channa dhal and red chilli.Fry them until,it starts emitting good aroma.Keep it aside and allow it to cool.Pound all the above roasted ingredients except groundnut.
In a pan,heat oil,add mustard seed, channa dhal, turmeric powder,hing and curry leaves.Add tamarind juice,salt  and allow it to boil.Add the pound masala to this mixture.Allow it to cook for 4 to 5 minutes.Add rice and mix well.Add the ground nuts and serve hot.