Dabbakaya Pulihora ~ Pummelo Rice (Step by Step)

I always like to experiment with my left over rice. First thing I always try is Fried Rice, Second thing on the list is Pulihora. Usually I make lemon version of Pulihora using Reallemon Juice, But When I saw this Big Pummelo ( right next to GrapeFurit as Sprouts) reminded me of Dabbakaya ( ??????? / Indian Grapefruit) made me recollect the back at home days ( my child hood) when mom used to make Dabbakaya Pulihora (??????? ???????) . Ahaa! Now I feel nostalgic. To conquer those feelings, I ended up buying that fruit to experiment in my kitchen. And surprisingly the result is delicious rice with light aroma of citrus and different from your routine lemon rice.

Pumello got little sweet taste in addiiton to its sourness. That gives this rice very unique taste and flavorful.
Another interesting recipe you can make with Dabbakaya(Indian Grapefruit) is Dabbakaya Pachadi (??????? ?????? ) (Pickle) which looks close to Lemon Pickle Nimmakaya Pachadi (???????? ?????? ).

Ingredients:Pumello - 1
Cooked Rice - 3 Cups
Urad Dal - 1 Tbsp
Chana Dal - 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves - 10 to 12
Red Chilies - 2
Green Chilies - 4 to 5
Ginger - 1 in stick
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp ( adjust per taste)
Pumello Zest - 1 tbsp
Peanuts - 1 Tbsp
Cashew Nuts - 1 Tbsp ( optional)
Oil - 2 Tbsp

Preparation:1. Roast the peanuts and/or cashew nuts in the pan and set aside
2. Cut the Pumello into Half and squeeze the Juice ( I have used the Orange Juicer, check in the pictures) (Notice, how thick the skin is, save it for the zest)
3. Add the salt to pumello juice and set aside. Based on the sourness adjust the salt measuring.
4. Spread your left over rice (or cooled cooked rice) in a bowl and add the pumello juice to rice. Based on your taste adjust the salt.
5. Heat 1 Tbsp of Oil and add turmeric powder to it. Add this to rice.
6. Heat the Nonstick pan with oil. Once the oil is hot ( to make tempering) add Red Chilies, Chana Dal, Urad dal, Mustard Seeds, Ginger Slices Curry Leaves, Green Chilies, roasted peanuts, cashew nuts ( add in the same order as listed). Once all the lentils start turning brown switch off the stove.
7. Zest the Pumello Skin roughly until you collect 1 tbsp Pumelo Zest. (I have used my grater to zest or you can use zester) ( Pummelo zest looks like as shown in the pic)
8. Add this to the rice and mix it well, followed by Tempering.
9. Mix everything well and Transfer to Platter and serve Hot.

Note: Some times the Juice may be very sour, always taste before adding to your rice. Pumello Zest gives the beautiful color and adds nice flavor to your rice.
Take Care Until Next Time
-Mythreyi

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