VERMICELLI PULIHORA

INGREDIENTS:

• 200 gms vermicelli
• 40 gms tamarind, soaked in hot water
• 50 ml oil
• 1 bunch curry leaves
• 6 green chilies, chopped
• 50 gms groundnuts
• 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds)
• 1 tsp mustard
• 2 tsp chana dal
• 2 tsp urad dal
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 red chilies
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of asafoetida

METHOD : Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they splutter, add red chilies, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves and fry for a minute. Also add groundnuts, green chilies, turmeric and asafoetida. Fry for a minute and add tamarind pulp and little water. When the water is boiling, add vermicelli and salt; mix well and allow to cook until the vermicelli is tender. Remove and serve hot.