You must know by now that at #Blogging Marathon try to bring to you a variety, a variety in our various marathons. This one’s called “#Buffet on Table " this week our quest is to bring you different combos from in India. So today let move on to Andhra Pradesh or Telgu Cuisine.
Telugu cuisine is a cuisine of South India native to the Telugu people from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is also the cuisine of the Telugu speaking population of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, but with slight variations due to local influences. Generally known for its tangy, hot and spicy taste, the cooking is very diverse due to the vast spread of the people and varied topological regions.
This Andhra Pachi Pulusu is from here and it was yum.
Anyway please join us today in out Andhra Meal of #Potlakaya Koora or Snake Gourd Vegetable, #Palak Moong Dal and #Andhra Pachi Pulusu or Raw Tamarind Rasam with steamed rice of course!
Andhra Pachi Pulusu or Raw Tamarind Rasam
This is a delicious accompaniment if you like tangy flavours. It tasted awesome with the Palak Moong Dal! Must try making pani poori with it.
Ingredients:
- Tamarind, lemon size
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 green chillies slit
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil/ghee
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon jeera
- 1 tablespoon split urid dal
- 1 tablespoon channa/bengal gram dal
- 2 dried red chilli
Method:
- Soak tamarind in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Squeeze the pulp and make tamarind juice.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard, jeera/cumin.
- Once they splutter add split urid dal and bengal gram and fry till nice aroma comes add red chillies.
- Add green chillies and fry for 30 seconds.
- Lower the flame and add the tamarind water.
- Mix well and add salt.
Notes:
The amount of Pulusu you need will depend on individual tastes. I shared it in office too and we all loved it.
Day 8
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Usha says
I like pachi pulusu as it is but it also pairs well with plain dal. As with any dish, there are some variations from household to household. We do not heat tamarind juice so instead of pouring juice into the hot pan of tempering, the tempering is poured over tamarind juice. Your pictures are tempting me to make it right now and it is past 11 pm here.
A Potdar says
Usha did you make it finally? Anyway I plan to make this again. Will try your method.
Usha says
No Archana, it was almost midnight when I saw your post. Second, I do not make it that often as husband doesn't even touch it and I don't feel like making it all for myself.
Priya says
Never tried this rasam, fingerlicking goodness.. Have to try this pulusu..
Srividhya says
Yummm.. Great pulusu.. I love the tanginess of this rasam
Srivalli says
Oh yes I made it once after my mil told me and it was good..your picture looks awesome arch..
Vaishali says
Drooling Archana...I want that bowl man !
Sandhiya says
I love rasam.. It looks tasty..
Pavani says
This is one of my husband's favorite dishes, but I hardly ever make it. I learnt it from my MIL because we didn't make it in my mom's house. Like Usha said, we don't heat the tamarind juice. You are tempting me to make this soon.
Gayathri Kumar says
Love this tangy rasam. Looks so yumm..