Puli Koozh Recipe - Rice Flour Porridge In Tamarind

Steps

1. 1To prepare Puli Koozh Recipe (Rice Flour Porridge In Tamarind), wash and soak the rice in water for 5 to 6 hours.
2. 2Then grind into a smooth paste by adding little water. Keep it aside for minimum 3 to 4 hours.
3. 3Take the juice from tamarind by adding 1/2 cup of water.
4. 4In a heavy bottomed pan preferably non stick, add oil and add mustard seeds and let it splutter.
5. 5Then break and add the red chillies and fry for few seconds. Then add the channa dal and urad dal and let it roast for few minutes. Add curry leaves and sauté for a bit.
6. 6Once they are crisp, add the tamarind juice and water.
7. 7Add the turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
8. 8Once the water comes to rolling boil, reduce heat and add the ground rice paste and mix well.
9. 9Stir continuously to avoid sticking at the bottom and lump free.
10. 10It will starts to thick. Check the salt and add more in necessary.
11. 11After 8 to 10 minutes, it will form a thick mass and starts separating from the pan.
12. 12Remove from heat and serve Puli Koozh Recipe (Rice Flour Porridge In Tamarind) hot like porridge.
13. 13Or Grease a plate with oil and pour the prepared koozh and spread using a spatula and allow to cool like a savoury halwa.
14. 14If spread on a plate, pour a teaspoon of sesame oil on the top and spread with a spoon to avoid drying on the top layer. Let it cool for 30 minutes and then cut in to pieces.
15. 15Serve Puli Koozh Recipe (Rice Flour Porridge In Tamarind) for a morning breakfast or snack.