Pulihora

Pulihora
Place of originIndia
Region or stateSouth India
Main ingredientsRice, Kokum, Citron or Tamarind
VariationsKokum, Citron, Ambula (dried green mago), tamarind, lemon, lime, citron, onion

Pulihora, also known as Pulisoru, Pulinchoru, Puliyogare, Puliyodarai, Ambad Baath, Kokum rice, or simply Tamarind rice, is a common and traditional rice preparation in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Puli means 'tangy' or 'sour' in South Indian languages, referring to the characterizing use of kokum or tamarind as one of the main ingredients.