Question

Find out the different methods of preparation of food which help it last longer. Write any one recipe .( Eg. Tamarind rice, lemon rice etc )

Answer 1

Answer: Pulihora, also known as kokum rice, or simply lemon or tamarind rice, is a very common and traditional rice preparation in the South Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Puli means 'tangy' or 'sour' in South Indian languages, referring to the characterizing use of kokum or tamarind as one of the main ingredients.

 

The pulihora is prepared with kokum, tamarind, lemon or green mango as main souring ingrident, along with blend of spices, lentils, peanuts and jaggery cooked in oil and mixed with cooked rice along with fried curry leaves. It remains fresh till two days. So, many South Indian travelers carry the prepared tamarind rice at the time of long journeys.