PUNUGULU

Punugulu / Punukkulu is an Andra snack and common street food in Vijayawada and few coastal districts of Andra Pradesh. Punugulu is a deep fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices.

INGREDIENTS:

Dosa batter/ idli batter leftover - 1 cup

Rava/ Semolina - 1 tbsp

Rice flour - 1 tbsp

Onion - 1/2 cup finly chopped

Ginger - small piece

Green chili - 2
Coriander leaves

METHOD:

1. In a large mixing bowl take leftover dosa batter/idli batter.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Add more rice flour if required to get a thick batter.

4. Heat oil for deep frying. Once the oil gets hot, reduce flame to medium. Place a tablespoon of batter into the hot oil. (You can use your hand instead of a spoon to drop small balls of the batter into the hot oil).

5. Turn the punugulu as they change color and cook till golden brown.

6. Remove onto absorbent paper. Serve with chutney of your choice.