Cook the rice and spread this in a plate Ensure it is not mushy.
Dry Roast the chana dal, coriander seeds, pepper, venthayam and red chilis.
Once the dal starts golden brown, add 1 tsp sesame seeds.
The sesame seeds will pop up fast.
Switch off the flame.
Cool and grind this into a fine powder.
This yields 5 tsp of puliyodarai spice powder.
In a pan add 1 tbsp oil and add the mustard seeds, peanuts, curry leaves, slit green chili.
Roast till the peanuts becomes crunchy.
Now add the finely chopped apple. I used Granny smith green apple, you can use red one too. Use the one which is little sour.
Cook for a minute.
You can grate the apple in a big grater instead of chopping.
Now add the turmeric powder.
Add the cooked rice to this.
Now add 2-3 tsp of the ground podi.
Mix well evenly.
Delicious apple puliyodarai is ready. If needed you can add 1 tsp of lemon juice.
Serve with any raita or vadam.