Heat a pan on medium heat, and add chana dal, urad dal, coriander, fenugreek seeds, red chilli and sesame seeds and stir continuously.

Add asafoetida and fry the lentils till they turn golden in colour.

Keep aside and let them cool, and grind it.

Our masala powder is ready.

Place the oil pan in a heavy bottom on medium heat.

Add peanuts, urad dal and chana dal to the oil and stir continuously.

Now add mustard seeds, asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves and red chillies.

Cook the lentils continuously until they turn golden brown.

Now add turmeric, salt and tamarind pulp and stir continuously.

Keep it covered and keep stirring at regular intervals and cook on medium flame till the oil leaves.

Once it starts leaving the oil, turn off the heat and let it cool down.

Now take out the cooked rice in a deep vessel.

Sprinkle spice powder in rice as required and mix them well.

Now add tamarind mixture as required and mix well.

Add salt if needed.

Our Pulihora is ready.

Serve with papad