TAMARIND RICE (PULIHARA)

Ingredients:
1/4 cup peanuts
11/2 tsp urad dal
1 1/2 tsp chana dal
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 pinch asafedita (hing)
2-3 sliced green chilies
1 tsp sliced ginger
7-8 curry leaves
2 tsp red chili flakes
3 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 cup rice, freshly cooked
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a frying pan fry the peanuts till they are brown. Keep them aside.
• Now in the remaining oil, add chana dal, urad dal and mustard seeds and asafedita. Fry them till they are light golden brown and the mustard seeds have popped.
• Add the sliced green chilies, sliced ginger and curry leaves and fry them for a minute.
• Now add the red chili flakes and the peanuts and mix well.
• Add the tamarind paste, turmeric powder, salt and little water and cook the mixture for about 2-3 minutes.
• Mix in the freshly cooked rice. 
• Serve hot

Tips:

For people who like it a little sweet can add 1 tsp of jaggery to the tamarind paste while cooking.