Topic started by Rema (@ dsl1-194.gw1.adl1.airnet.com.au) on Wed Nov 19 18:45:21 EST 2003.
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When I used to work in Chennai I had a colleague who used to bring this for me for lunch since it was my favourite. Would someone be able to give me a recipe for this?

Responses:

• From: RG (@ 26.f8b7d1.client.atlantech.net) on: Thu Nov 20 12:34:40 EST 2003
  
  ‘Iyengar koil’ Puliyodharai
  
  Pulikkaichal:
  Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  Urad dal – 1 tbsp
  Chana dal - 1 tbsp
  Dry red chillies - 8-10 (broken into 1" pieces)
  Whole turmeric, crushed coarsely - 2 tbsp
  Methi (fenugreek) seeds - 1 tsp
  Curry leaves - 10-12
  Hing (asafoetida) - ~1 cm cube (do not use powder form)
  Tamarind paste - 8 oz can
  Salt
  Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
  Veg/canola/corn oil - 5 tbsp
  
  Dry roast the turmeric and methi seeds, powder them and set aside.
  Heat the canola oil and fry mustard seeds. When it crackles, add the dals, hing and the chillies. When the dals are golden brown, tear the curry leaves and add to it. Quickly, when the leaves splatter, add the tamarind paste mixed with 2 cups of water, salt (about the same quantity of the paste) and let it boil on a slow flame. When you get the right consistency, add the sesame oil, turn off the stove and add turmeric-methi powder.
  
  Optional - add a couple of tbsp of (raw) jeera, which adds loads of flavor.
  
  Masala powder (make just enough quantity, fresh, when ready to mix):
  Roast coriander seeds, red chillies and methi seeds (a pinch) with a little bit of oil, and grind them.
  
  Mixing: Cook the rice and spread it to cool well in a large bowl, adding a little bit of sesame oil. Fry peanuts in oil and add to it. Gently mix in the pulikkaichal (as much needed) and the masala powder. Your authentic Iyengar Puliyodharai tastes even better on the second day.
  
  
• From: Rema (@ dsl1-194.gw1.adl1.airnet.com.au) on: Sun Nov 23 18:43:58 EST 2003
  
  Thanks RG. Will try out and respond. Your help is much appreciated.
  
  
  
• From: dawoodkhan (@ 64.86.34.6) on: Wed Dec 3 06:59:17 EST 2003
  
  From: Rema (@ dsl1-194.gw1.adl1.airnet.com.au)
  
  

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