Rava Pulihora - Chintapandu Rava Pulihora

Puli upma is a distinct upma recipe flavoured with three tastes. tanginess from tamarind, mild sweetness from jaggery and spice&flavours from red chillies and peanuts. All these  ingredients makes the  upma a unique  taste. simple recipe, easy to make at busy mornings.Bachelors can try this simple recipe. This is an authentic recipe, make at our homes.

  

Ingredients 

Rice Rava  - 1 cup. [1:3+1/2 ]

water - 3  cup.

tamarind - big amla size

jaggery - 1  tsp.

Red  chillies - 5.

salt - to taste. 

Seasoning

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp.

channa dal - 2 tsp.

urad dal - 1 tsp.

oil -to fry. 

curry leaves - 1 sprig.

Preparation 

•  Soak the Rice Rava for one hour in water.
• soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup of water, for minimum half an hour, then squeeze the tamarind, retain the juice and throw the pulp.
• Roast the peanuts and keep it aside.

Method

• Heat the oil add mustard seeds ,when it start spluttering add  chana dal,urad, red chillies, curry leaves, peanuts. saute till dal's turn golden brown colour.
• Then add  3 cups of water, and 1/2 cup of tamarind water.

•  Add jaggery, turmeric and salt. mix well.
• When water comes to a rolling boil, add rice Rava stir well. it should not have any lumps. 
• cook in a medium flame for  8 - 10 minutes, till the water is absorbed and it comes to upma consistency. serve hot.