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# Pulihora Recipe

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## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, soak 250 grams of tamarind in 2 cup of hot water for 30 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-3.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    squeeze the pulp of tamarind and filter it out.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-4.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add more water to squeeze all the pulp from the tamarind.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-5.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    concentrated tamarind pulp is ready.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-6.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the tamarind pulp to a large kadai.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-7.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 5 chilli, a handful of curry leaves, 3 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp jaggery, and 1 tsp turmeric.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-8.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure everything is well combined.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-9.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and boil for 20 minutes stirring in between.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-10.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cook until the tamarind is cooked well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-11.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    to prepare the pulihora spice mix, in a pan take 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp mustard, and ¼ tsp methi.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-12.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-13.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cool the spices completely, and grind them to a fine powder.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-14.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    transfer the pulihora masala powder to the tamarind mixture and cook for 1 minute.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-15.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    to prepare the tempering, heat ¾ cup oil and fry 1 cup peanut until it turns crunchy.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-16.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    add 1 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp urad dal, 2 tbsp chana dal, 1 tsp hing, 5 dried red chilli, and a few curry leaves.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-17.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    splutter the tempering and pour over the tamarind mix.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-18.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well and pulihora pulusu is ready to store in an airtight container for 6 months in the refrigerator.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-19.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    to prepare the temple-style pulihora, mix 3 tbsp of tamarind rice instant mix with 3 cup of boiled rice.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-20.jpeg" alt="" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, **pulihora** is ready to enjoy or pack into the lunch box.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Pulihora-Recipe-Chintapandu-Pulihora-Andhra-Style-Tamarind-Rice-with-Pulihora-Premix-1-2048x1365.jpg" alt="Pulihora Recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tLnMNR9Lbgw" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, make sure the rice is cooled completely before mixing the pulusu. else the rice will turn mushy.

* also, you can add salt to the rice if required.

* additionally, adding masala powder to the instant mix is optional. however, it gives a nice flavor.

* finally, pulihora recipe tastes great when prepared slightly spicy and tangy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/pulihora-recipe-chintapandu-pulihora/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/pulihora-recipe-chintapandu-pulihora/)
</Note>
