Pulihora, Puliyodarai, Puliyogare or simply Tamarind Rice is a common rice preparation in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Puli in Pulihora can be translated as "sour taste" referring to the characterizing use of tamarind as one of the main ingredients.      As Hindus consider turmeric powder a symbol of auspiciousness, Pulihora is usually cooked on special occasions and festive days. It is presented to God as part of prayers also given as prasadam in some temples; devotees queue to get Pulihora after darshana.      PREPERATION      Preperation time: 10 mins   Cooking time: 25 mins      INGREDIENTS:      -1 cup rice ( Short grain )   -Lemon sized ball of tamarind    -2 tbsp grated jaggery    -salt as needed   -½ tsp mustard   -2 to 3 tbsp peanuts   -½ to ¾ tbsp. chana dal   -½ to ¾ tbsp. urad dal   -Salt as needed   -1 to 2 green chilies slit   -1 red chili broken   -2 to 3 tbsp oil   -1 sprig curry leaves   -⅛ tsp hing/ asafoetida      FOR POWDER:      -¾ tbsp.…