Vegetable Pulingari with Pulingari Podi

Vegetable Pulingari with Pulingari Podi

Vegetable Pulingari with Pulingary Podi

Prana Kitchens

Servings

2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

South Indian

Category

Side Dish

Pulingari, a traditional Kerala delicacy, is a flavorful curry known for its tangy and aromatic profile. This dish boasts a rich tamarind-based gravy infused with a blend of spices and fresh vegetables, creating a burst of savory flavors in every bite. Typically served alongside steamed rice, Pulingari offers a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the vibrant and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine.

Vegetable Pulingari with Pulingary Podi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 1” cubed butternut squash
  • ½ cup 1” cubed chayote squash or white pumpkin
  • 1 large carrot peeled and circular sliced
  • ½ semi-ripe mango (like Ataulfo)
  • 2 cups of vegetables like beans, carrots, and potatoes can also be used instead of the above
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste (e.g Laxmi brand) diluted with ½ cup water

  • ½ tsp SRS turmeric powder

  • 1 tbsp jaggery powder or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp heaped Prana Kitchens Pulingari Podi
  • Salt to taste

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  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

  • 2 whole red chilli

  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds

  • 1/4 tsp hing

  • 4-6 curry leaves

  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. In a heavy bottomed pot, add water, tamarind paste, turmeric, salt, and vegetables.

  2. Cook for about 15 mins until vegetables are cooked but still whole (do not overcook).

  3. Mix Prana Kitchens Pulingari Podi in ¼ cup room temperature water.

  4. Lower heat, add the mix, jaggery or brown sugar, and cook for 5 mins. The stew will thicken so turn off the flame.

  5. Seasoning: In a small pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds when hot. Let it sputter and then add red chilli, hing, and curry leaves.

  6. Garnish with seasoning, cilantro and serve with rice.
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