Avakaya Pulihora: The unique combo of Andhra’s favourite foods

Of the many mouthwatering dishes that come from a traditional kitchen, the all-popular Pulihora and Avakaya hold a special place in the hearts of many. While the Pulihora, with its myriad flavours, is a favourite household dish, the fiery Avakaya gets us going bonkers with its spice.

With both Pulihora and Avakaya holding their own distinctions, they inevitably form a crucial part of an authentic Telugu platter. Our love for these two delicacies got us experimenting and come up with a unique combination of both.

Avakaya Pulihora recipe (serves 4-6)

Prep Time:

Ingredients:

• Big bowl of cooked rice/ 3 cups of rice washed and cooked
• ¼ cup peanuts
• 2 tsp chana dal
• 2 tsp urad dal
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• 2-3 slit green chillies
• A big pinch of asafoetida
• 15-20 curry leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Heat a wok with oil.
2. Add peanuts fry for few minutes.
3. Add chana dal and urad dal when they turn into golden brown add mustard seeds.
4. When they splutter add asafoetida, green chillies and curry leaves.
5. Take off the flame.
6. Take rice into a bowl add pickle and mix well.
7. Add lemon juice and tempered ingredients mix well and serve.