Irumban Puli – Puliogare

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: Makes 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

ingredients
raw rice (chawal) or basmati – 200 grams.
irumban puli – 250 grams
jaggery (gur) – 25 grams
coconut – 25 grams
urad dal (split black lentils) – 25 grams
channa dal – 25 grams
pepper – 2 grams
red chilli – 6 nos
onion (finely chopped) – 100 grams
coriander (dhania) powder – 20 grams
ground nut – 30 grams
for tempering
mustard
curry leaves
coriander (dhania) leaves

Method

Method:Cook the rice and keep it aside to cool.Dry roast urad dal, channa dal, pepper, red chillies and coconut. Powder and keep aside.Wash the irumban puli and steam it till it is half cooked. I micro-waved the puli for about 4 minutes.Let it cool and then make a fine paste of the puli.Heat oil in a kadai. Roast the ground nuts until they turn dark brown. Keep it aside.To the remaining oil add mustard. When it sputters add curry leaves and onion. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes.Add the puli paste. Add salt and turmeric powder as well as the jaggery. Simmer for about 3 minutes.Add the grounded coconut-dal mixture and coriander powder. Simmer for 5 minutes till the gravy thickens.Remove it from stove and mix with the rice. Add 1 spoon of ghee and garnish with coriander leavesServe this puliogare hot with chips or papad.