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Atukula Pulihora | Puli Aval
Aruna
Atukula Pulihora (Puli Aval in Tamil) is the classic Tamarind Rice made with beaten rice (Poha) instead of rice. I made this for Gokulashtami but you can make it anytime.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings
4
People
Calories
288
kcal
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
2
Cups
Thick Poha
2
tbsp
Thick Tamarind Paste
4
Red Chillies
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
1
tbsp
Udad Dal or Minapappu
1
tsp
Chana Dal or Senaga Pappu
2
tbsp
Peanuts
2
tbsp
Oil
(Sesame Oil preferred)
1/2
tsp
Turmeric
1/2
tsp
Jaggery
1/4
tsp
Asafoetida
(Omit for Gluten Free Recipe)
A Few Curry Leaves
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Preparing the Atukulu or Aval
Dissolve 1 tsp salt in 4 cups of water.
Add the atukulu to the salted water.
Mix well.
Let the Atukulu soak in water for about 2 minutes.
Using a colander, drain all the water from the atukulu.
Leave the atukulu in the colander for 30 minutes.
All water will drain out and the atukulu will become fluffy.
To Make the Puli Aval or Atukula Pulihora
Dissolve the tamarind pulp in 1/4 cup water.
Set aside.
In a kadai, heat the oil.
Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
Add the udad dal and chana dal.
Fry till light golden brown.
Add the peanuts and stir-fry till the peanuts change colour.
Add the split red chillies, asafoetida, turmeric. and curry leaves.
Stir-fry for a few seconds.
Add the tamarind juice.
Over a low flame, cook till the tamarind juice becomes a thick paste.
Add the jaggery and mix well.
Add the soaked and drained atukulu.
With a light hand, mix well.
Serve the Atukula Pulihora or Puli Aval warm.
Nutrition
Calories:
288
kcal
Carbohydrates:
44
g
Protein:
5
g
Fat:
10
g
Saturated Fat:
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Sodium:
152
mg
Potassium:
163
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
5
g
Vitamin A:
164
IU
Vitamin C:
16
mg
Calcium:
31
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
Atukula Pulihora, Puli Aval, Tamarind Poha
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