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Ingredients

2 cups	beaten rice (poha)
1 cup	tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons	jaggery
2 tablespoons	coconut oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 tablespoons	peanuts
2 tablespoons	chana dal
2 tablespoons	urad dal
2 tablespoons	curry leaves
3 tablespoons	coriander powder
2 tablespoons	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	grated coconut
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the beaten rice in water and drain it completely. Set aside.
2. 2 In a pan, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
3. 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
4. 4 Add cumin seeds, peanuts, chana dal, and urad dal. Fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Add curry leaves, turmeric powder, and asafoetida. Stir well.
6. 6 Add the tamarind pulp, jaggery, salt, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
7. 7 Cook the mixture until it thickens slightly and the raw smell of tamarind disappears.
8. 8 Add the rinsed beaten rice to the pan and mix well to coat it with the tamarind mixture.
9. 9 Cook for a few more minutes until the beaten rice absorbs the flavors.
10. 10 Garnish with grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves before serving.