Gongura Pulihora

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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1 cup	gongura leaves
2 tablespoons	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
2 tablespoons	peanuts
1 tablespoon	chana dal
1 tablespoon	urad dal
2	dried red chilies
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
2 tablespoons	tamarind paste
1	green chili, slit

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Cook the rice with 2 cups of water until fluffy and set aside to cool.
3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
4. 4 Once they splutter, add peanuts, chana dal, urad dal, and fry until golden brown.
5. 5 Add dried red chilies, asafoetida, and turmeric powder, and sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add the gongura leaves and sauté until they wilt and the raw smell disappears.
7. 7 Mix in the tamarind paste, green chili, and salt, and cook for another 5 minutes.
8. 8 Combine the cooked rice with the gongura mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
9. 9 Adjust salt to taste and serve warm.