Dum puliyodharai( temple style)

Ingredients:

To roast and grind:

• Coriander seeds- 2 tsp
• Whole black pepper-1/2 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp
• Cumin-1/2 tsp
• Sesame seeds-1 tbsp

For puliyodharai:

• Sesame oil-4 tbsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Urad dhal-1 tsp
• Channa dhal- 2 tsp
• Red chilli-3
• Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves- few
• Ground nut-2 tbsp
• Tamarind- small lemon size
• Rice-1 cup
• Water-2 cups
• Salt - to taste

Method:

• Wash and soak rice for 30 mins.
• Roast all the ingredients mentioned above,cool and powder it finely.
• In a non stick pan add oil fry ground nut untill crisp and remove it.
• Now in the same oil add Mustard seeds followed by urad dhal,Channa dhal,curry leaves and red chilli.
• When it turns golden brown in colour add tamarind extract(1 cup) and 1 cup of water.
• Add turmeric powder,salt and let it boil.
• When it comes to boil add soaked rice close with a lid and let it cook in low flame.
• When rice is almost cooked add 2 to 3 tsp tsp of freshly made powder and mix well. 
• Cook closed for few more minutes.
• Taste and adjust spice powder and salt to your preference.

Notes:

• Can use boiled rice or regular rice.
• Can store the extra puliyodharai powder and use whenever required.
• Tamarind water + ordinary water=2 &1/4 cup. Be cautious with water quantity.