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By swasthi , on June 2, 2019, 12 Comments, Jump to Recipe

amla rice – usirikaya pulihora with step by step photos. Indian gooseberry is known as amla in Indian languages and usirikaya in my mother tongue telugu. It is well known for its health benefits and is proved to be the best immune boosters. It is high in vitamin C and a great source of antioxidants.

amla rice usirikaya pulihora

It helps to control diabetes, heart diseases and protects us from cancer. Due to its high anti-oxidants, it slows down ageing.

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With so many health benefits, we should be including them in our diet at least during the season when markets are flooded with fresh amla or usirikaya.

This amla rice recipe is from my mum who makes this during the month of karthika (November). It is called as usirikaya pulihora. Though this rice does not taste too good, it a good way of consuming amla and healthy.

Find here amla thokku pachadi and amla juice recipe on the blog.

How to make amla rice or usirikaya pulihora

1. Methi seeds and mustard seeds are used to add aroma to the rice. This is optional, if you do not like them skip this step. Dry roast methi seeds until they turn aromatic. Cool and make a powder of methi and mustard seeds together. Set this aside.

2. To the same jar, add chopped amla, turmeric, salt and green chillis.

add usirikaya for amla rice

3. Blend them together to a coarse or smooth mix to suit your taste.

blend usirikaya for amla rice

4. Make the seasoning. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard. When they splutter, fry dals, peanuts until golden. Add red chilis, curry leaves and ginger. Saute until the curry leaves turn crisp.

tempering usirikaya pulihora

5. Add hing and the grinded amla. Saute for 2 to 3 mins. Add the mustard and methi powder.

frying usirikaya for amla rice

6. Add cooked cooled rice. Mix well and adjust salt as needed.

amla rice ready
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amla rice | usirikaya pulihora | amla recipes

amla rice – usirikaya pulihora. It is well known for its health benefits and is proved to be the best immune boosters. It is high in vitamin C and a great source of antioxidants.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 3/4 to 1 cup amla pieces , chopped . (Indian gooseberry) (adjust as needed)
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • ½ tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp channa dal
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 3 tbsp peanuts
  • 3 tbsp oil (sesame oil preferred)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger sliced or shredded
  • 1 red chili optional
  • 1 Pinch turmeric
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds powdered
  • 1 Pinch methi seeds / menthulu
  • 3 cups cooked rice
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Instructions

  • Cook rice grainy. Do not make rice mushy. Spread it on a wide plate and cool.
  • Dry roast methi seeds. Cool them. Add them to a blender jar along with mustard seeds. Powder finely. Set aside.
  • Grind amla pieces along with salt, turmeric and chilies.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add red chili, mustard seeds, channa dal, urad dal and peanuts, fry till they turn golden.
  • Add curry leaves, hing and ginger, fry to get a nice ginger aroma.
  • Add the grinded paste and fry for 2 to 3 mins. Add the mustard powder.
  • Add the cooked rice and mix well. Before adding rice make sure, it has cooled completely
  • Serve amla rice with papad.
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Notes

Use amla as needed. Some amla are very sour and may make the rice very sour. So use only as needed.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
amla rice | usirikaya pulihora | amla recipes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 178mg8%
Potassium 556mg16%
Carbohydrates 94g31%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 250IU5%
Vitamin C 767.5mg930%
Calcium 99mg10%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Nirmala Pura Shivappa says

    November 28, 2020

    5 stars
    I love all your recipes, it is very authentic and tasty.

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    • swasthi says

      November 29, 2020

      Thank you
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Zanna says

    July 27, 2020

    5 stars
    This is my favourite version of amla rice! It is very similar to some delicious rarely-seen rice dishes mangai ogaray and kadugu ogaray, only those have lots of coconut in the paste. Maybe that’s why I like to grind some almond or coconut with the methi and mustard in this recipe.

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    • swasthi says

      July 27, 2020

      Wow! Love the idea of using coconut here. I think it will balance the sour taste of amla well. Thanks for sharing another tip. Never heard of mangai ogaray so searched and found out.
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Priyanka Singh says

    November 20, 2019

    4 stars
    Awesome cooking ..keep sharing.

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      November 25, 2019

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. kausers kitchen says

    November 24, 2012

    I prepare the same thing minus amla…looks healthy and delicious.<br />Have a lovely weekend πŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Shabbu says

    November 24, 2012

    Looks delicious..

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  7. Vimitha Anand says

    November 24, 2012

    Very healthy rice variety.. tempting

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  9. Amrita Vishal says

    November 24, 2012

    I love puliohare and this version looks very interesting and healthy.

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  10. Aruna Manikandan says

    November 24, 2012

    Healthy and delicious rice πŸ™‚

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  11. PT says

    November 24, 2012

    healthy n tempting..

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