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Andhra Bachali Kura Pulusu
Aruna
This is the recipe for a traditional Andhra stew called
Bachali Kura Pulusu
. It is made with Malabar Spinach and is flavoured with a sesame-coconut-chilli paste and tamarind.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Resting Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine
Andhra, Indian
Servings
6
People
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
Small Bunch
Bachali Kura, Poi Shaak, Mayalu, Malabar Spinach
(About 200 gms)
100
gms
Anapakaya, Sorakaya, Lauki, Bottle Gourd
2
tbsp
Thick Tamarind Paste
For Paste
1
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
3
tbsp
Grated Coconut
2-3
Red Chillies
1/2
tsp
Turmeric
1.5
Cups
Water
Salt to Taste
For Tempering
2
tsp
Oil
(Sesame Preferred)
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
2-3
Red Chillies
Instructions
The Preparation
Chop the Bachali Kura leaves and tender portions of the stem to small pieces.
Peel and chop the bottle gourd to 1" cubes.
Mix the bottle gourd and bachali kura, add about 1.5 cups of water.
Pressure cook for 3 whistles.
Making the Paste
Grind together the coconut, sesame seeds, chillies, turmeric and rice flour with a little water to form a smooth paste.
Making the Bachali Kura Pulusu
In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat the oil.
Add mustard seeds and wait till the splutter.
Add red chillies and stir-fry for a few seconds.
Add the tamarind paste and ground paste, and mix well.
Add the cooked malabar spinach and bottle gourd.
Add salt and mix well.
Mix well and let the Bachali Kura Pulusu come to a boil.
Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
Serve with rice topped with sesame oil.
Keyword
Bachali Kura Pulusu
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