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    Published: Mar 3, 2011 · Modified: Aug 18, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Carrot Pulihora ~ Carrot Rice

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    Carrot pulihora is a South Indian rice preparation with grated carrots and lime/lemon juice.

    A bowl of carrot lime rice on a plate with a spoon and a napkin.

    What is Pulihora?

    It is a traditional South Indian rice preparation seasoned with a tangy fruit. Puli means sour. To prepare pulihora (puliyogare), mix sour, tangy fruit pulp or juice with cooked rice and then temper it.

    Most common one is tamarind pulihora, which is prepared with a seasoned tamarind paste. Other common preparations are nimmakaya (lime) pulihora / lime rice and mamidikaya (green mango) pulihora where lime juice and grated mango respectively are the tangy agents in the preparation.

    Puliyogare is an easy preparation and a comfort food for many South Indians. This is also one of the most common preparations during festivals and often an offering to god. It is also great to pack in lunch boxes, for road trips and picnics.

    Few years ago I saw a recipe for carrot puliyogare and was curious how it tastes. When I made it, to my surprise, it was quite good. Addition of carrot grate to lime juice is a twist to popular, traditional South Indian lime rice.

    How to prepare?

    Preparation is similar to lime pulihora with addition of carrots (gajar). Marinate grated gajar in lime juice for at least 30 minutes, which gives the grate a sour taste. Then mix it with cooked rice and finish off with a tempering.

    This tastes a lot similar to nimmakaya pulihora but also has a texture and taste of mango pulihora as well. Carrot grate soaked in lime juice gives feel of mango grate.

    How to serve?

    Puliyogare tastes good as is. However, serve it with any south Indian gravies such as shova; chicken shorva, tomato shorva or kurma. Yogurt and pulihora is a classic combination and one of my favorites.

    A bowl of carrot lime pulihora on a plate.

    Update - Post and images are updated on April 5, 2019.

    Carrot Lime Pulihora Recipe

    Note: Measuring cup used here is the one that comes with the rice cooker

    Carrot lime pulihora is a twist to traditional pulihora prepared with lime juice.

    Carrot Pulihora ~ Carrot Lime Rice

    Carrot pulihora is a tangy South Indian rice preparation with grated carrots and lime juice. 
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories:

    Equipment

    • Rice cooker or a saucepan
    • Frying Pan
    • Knife
    • Cutting Board

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice or rice of your preference
    • 1 Carrot grated or 1 cup grated Carrot
    • 1 Lime Juice approximately 3-4 tbsp
    • ¾ - 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste

    Tempering/Tadka

    • 1½ - 2 tablespoon Oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • ¼ tsp Cumin
    • 3 tbsp Peanuts
    • 1 Dry Chili
    • 4 Curry Leaves
    • 2-3 small Green Chilies split into two
    • Pinch of Turmeric
    • ¼ tsp Salt

    Instructions

    • Wash and cook rice. I use 1: 1 ½ rice to water ratio to cook the rice.  Then transfer to a platter or a wide mouth bowl and let it cool.
    • While rice is cooking, grate carrot.  In a bowl take grated carrot, lime juice, salt and mix well.  Keep it aside for at least 30 minutes.
    • When rice cools, add the carrot lime juice mixture to it and mix well.
    • Heat oil in a small skillet, add mustard, cumin, red chili and let seeds splutter.
    • Add peanuts and roast until light brown.
    • Add curry leaves, green chilies and let the chilies roast in oil.  Then add pinch of turmeric and salt. 
    • Turn off the flame, pour the tadka over rice and mix well.
    • Serve pulihora with some gravy, yogurt or eat it as is. 

    Notes

    • Pulihora tastes good with chicken shorva, tomato shorva or any gravy. It also goes well with some yogurt.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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    Comments

    1. Gayathri says

      March 05, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      Nice twist ...Looks yummy and lovely presentation ...

      Reply
    2. ila says

      March 05, 2011 at 9:29 am

      Wonderful and tempting pulihora 🙂

      Reply
    3. Pavani says

      March 04, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Carrot Pulihora looks amazing. Very creative pics indeed. Enjoy your weekend Usha.

      Reply
    4. sushma says

      March 04, 2011 at 4:22 pm

      what a cute garnish...yummy!

      Reply
    5. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

      March 04, 2011 at 9:40 am

      love the flowers made for the presentation..

      Reply
    6. PJ says

      March 04, 2011 at 5:43 am

      Different and tasty recipe.Lovely presentation Usha

      Reply
    7. divya says

      March 04, 2011 at 5:22 am

      ur pic is gr8...love tamarind rice.....

      Reply
    8. Priya says

      March 04, 2011 at 2:19 am

      Thats an elegant and beautiful looking carrot pulihora...beautiful presentation Usha..

      Reply
    9. savitha says

      March 04, 2011 at 1:23 am

      Thats again ,out of the box.lovely.
      Cute pictures and a superb twist to the puliyohara.

      Reply
    10. Apu says

      March 03, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      Looks delicious!!

      Reply
    11. Padma says

      March 03, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Healthy and delicious rice. Loved the presentation. Really cute.

      Reply
    12. Smitha says

      March 03, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      looks yummy...love the presentation!
      Smitha
      Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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    13. vatsala says

      March 03, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      Loved the presentation.

      Reply
    14. Champa says

      March 03, 2011 at 8:50 pm

      I loved the plant with carrot flowers and pepper centers. Cool.

      Reply
    15. Gayathri kumar says

      March 03, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      Looks yummy. Nice twist to the regular pulihora..

      Reply
    16. Srivalli says

      March 03, 2011 at 8:00 pm

      Usha, wow the picture looks brilliant!..it has come out very well and love the presentation..:)..Like the way you have categorized us again..thanks for doing that..If you won't mind I will copy this code..

      Reply
      • MySpicyKitchen says

        March 03, 2011 at 8:03 pm

        Sure Valli. I can email you the code.

        Reply

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