Punugulu or Punukulu is a deep fried snack, crispy on outside and soft from inside is a popular street food of Andra pradesh usually served with variety of chutney. Do try this recipe and post your feedback in comments section.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Idli/ Dosa batter

1 Onion, chopped

2 tablespoons Rava

1 sprig Curry leaves, finely chopped

2 Chilies, finely chopped

1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped

1 tablespoon Garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon Cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon Ajwain seeds

A pinch of Baking soda

A pinch of Hing

Salt, required

Oil for deep fry

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine above all ingredients except oil. Mix well and leave aside for half an hour.

Heat oil for deep frying. Once oil is heated enough, reduce the flame to medium.

Pinch out small amount of batter using your fingers and drop into oil. Don’t overcrowd the pan with punugulu.

Deep fry them until golden brown on all sides on low to medium flame.

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

TIPS:

• Add more rice flour if the batter is too thin. It should be a slightly thick batter.
• You can use fermented fresh dosa batter which gives a nice sour flavor to the punugulu.