Mukkala Pulusu (Mixed Vegetable Tamarind Stew)

Name: Mukkala Pulusu (Mixed Vegetable Tamarind Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup bottle gourd, cubed; ½ cup pumpkin, cubed; ½ cup dosakaya, cubed; ½ cup okra, chopped; Onion; Tomato; Baby eggplant; Chamagadda (taro root); 2 tbsp oil; ½ tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp urad dal; ¼ tsp hing; 5 - 6 curry leaves; 1½ tsp thick tamarind paste; 1 tbsp jaggery powder; 1 - 1½ tsp red chili powder; to taste Salt; 2 - 3 cups water; 2 tsp rice flour; 2 - 3 tbsp water

South Indian Thaali Items

Complete the plate: Serve with rice
Serves: 4
Hands-on · total: 15 min · 47 min (est.)
Walk-away: No

Mukkala Pulusu (Mixed Vegetable Tamarind Stew)

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Day 2 plan

Store refrigerated in portions. Reheat gently and refresh with a fresh topping, side, or sauce when serving again.

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Ingredients & method

Prep

15 mins

Cook

32 mins

Total

47 mins

Serves

Ingredients

Vegetables

Use about 2 - 3 cups mixed vegetables, cubed:

Suggested combination

½ cupbottle gourd, cubed½ cuppumpkin, cubed½ cupdosakaya, cubed½ cupokra, chopped

Optional additions

Onion(optional)

Tomato(optional)

Baby eggplant(optional)

Chamagadda (taro root)(optional)

Pulusu Base

2 tbspoil½ tspmustard seeds1 tspcumin seeds1 tspurad dal¼ tsphing5 - 6curry leaves1½ tspthick tamarind paste1 tbspjaggery powder1 - 1½ tspred chili powderto tasteSalt2 - 3 cupswater

Thickener

2 tsprice flour2 - 3 tbspwater

Instructions

01
Heat oil in a pot.
02
Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter.
03
Add cumin seeds, urad dal, hing, and curry leaves.
04
Add the mixed vegetables and sauté lightly.
05
Add water, tamarind paste, salt, and red chili powder.
06
Cook until the vegetables are tender.
07
Add jaggery and mix well.
08
Mix rice flour with water to create a smooth slurry.
09
Add the rice flour slurry slowly while stirring.
10
Simmer for another 2 - 3 minutes until the pulusu thickens and a light film forms on top.
11
Remove from heat and serve.
12
This classic Mukkala Pulusu is a beautiful balance of tangy tamarind, sweet jaggery, and vegetables. It pairs perfectly with Muddha Pappu, hot rice, and ghee.

Day 2 plan

Store refrigerated in portions. Reheat gently and refresh with a fresh topping, side, or sauce when serving again.

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