Pulihora

Pulihora, also known as Pulisoru, Pulinchoru, Puliyogare, Puliyodarai, Ambad Baath, Kokum Rice, or simply Tamarind Rice, is a common and traditional rice preparation in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.[1] Puli means 'tangy' or 'sour' in South Indian languages, referring to the characterizing use of kokum or tamarind as one of the main ingredients.

Pulihora
Place of originIndia
Region or stateSouth India
Main ingredientsRice, Kokum, Citron or Tamarind
VariationsKokum, Citron Ambula (dried green mago), tamarind, lemon, lime, citron, onion[1][2]

History

According to historian Dr. G. Deivanayagam recipe for Pulihora finds mentioned in the inscription of Thanjavur temple kitchens dating back to 1010 CE.[3]

Preparation

The pulihora is prepared with kokum, tamarind, lemon or green mango as main souring ingredient, along with a blend of spices, lentils, peanuts and jaggery cooked in oil and mixed with cooked rice along with fried curry leaves and turmeric.

Pulihora gojju (paste) or Pulihora podi (powder) is often pre-made at homes in southern India and stored for months. It is mixed with cooked rice in a pan to make pulihora instantly.

Pulihora is usually cooked on special occasions and festive days. It is presented to God as part of prayers known as prasadam in most of the South Indian temples as well as South Indian homes.

See also

References
  1. "Pulihora recipe | How to make pulihora (chintapandu pulihora)". Swasthi's Recipes. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  2. "Pulihora". N.T.R District. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  3. Rao, Bindu Gopal (24 April 2023). "What did the Cholas eat?". www.cntraveller.in/. cntraveller. Retrieved 24 April 2023.


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