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Mukkala Pulusu Recipe | Puli Kuzhambu Recipe Andhra Style | Mixed Vegetable Stew | Dappalam Pulusu | Bellam Pulusu

Mukkala Pulusu Recipe is a traditional andhra delicacy that is sweet & tangy pulusu with a variety of vegetables.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: South Indian (Andhra)
Author: Padma Veeranki

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 4 to 5 green chillies slit lengthwise
  • 8 to 10 Garlic pods peeled
  • A sprig of Curry leaves
  • 1 Tomato roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sambar powder Optional
  • 3 Cups Mixed vegetables See Notes
  • 1 big lemon sized Tamarind soak in water & extract juice
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Jaggery
  • 5-6 Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped coriander divided

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
  • Once the mustard seeds pop, add onions, green chillies, garlic, curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
  • Add tomato pieces and a little salt. Cook till the tomatoes become mushy.
  • Now add red chilli powder, sambar powder (optional) and mix well. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the mixed vegetables, little coriander, tamarind pulp, 2 cups of water, jaggery and mix well.
  • Close the lid of the pressure cooker & cook for one whistle.
  • Turn off the heat & open the lid once the pressure subsides.Garnish with coriander.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice, mudda pappu (boiled lentils) and a dollop of ghee.