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Anuradha Kowtha
Pulihora recipe (Tamarind Rice)

Cook 3 cups of rice (cook with a little less water so the rice is a tad bit dry).
While the rice is cooking, add a ¼ tsp of turmeric powder to the water.
In a small pot, make the thiragamata (mixture of spices)
Put ¼ cup of oil
1 tbsp of black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dhal (little white lentils), channa dhal (yellow lentils)
2 – 3 dried chilies, crushed
1 – 2 fresh chilies (or a jalapeno), cut
handful of curry leaves
½ cup of peanuts or cashews
Once the spices are put into the pot, cook it for a few minutes on low heat. Wait for the lentils to brown and the mustard seeds might pop. Caution: It is easy to burn this mixture, so be watchful.
In a small bowl, add ¼ tsp of chili powder, ¼ tsp asafetida powder, and ¼ tsp fenugreek powder.
Pour the hot oil/spice mixture into the small bowl with the spice powders.
When the rice is cooler (especially if you will mix the ingredients with your hand), mix the oil/spice mixture, 1-2 tbsp salt, and ½-1 tbsp of tamarind paste.
Mix well.

Dadojanam (Yogurt rice)
Complete steps 1-6. In step 7 do NOT add tamarind paste.
5-10 minutes prior to serving, add about ½ cup of buttermilk and 4 cups of yogurt. Mix well.