Pulusu

Pulusu- a delectable tangy tamarind based soup from Andhra Pradesh that can be eaten along with rice or simply as a soup. This just like ‘sambar’ (a south Indian lentil soup), but ‘pulusu’ has no lentils and more tamarind to it. I usually use frozen veggies, easy to put together and less chopping.

-Veggies (Use frozen or fresh)- peas, corn kernels, 1 medium onion chopped, 1 green/red pepper diced, 1 carrot diced, whole corn on the cob (use frozen) cut into 1” pieces
-2 tbs Tamarind paste
-1 tbs oil
-Tur dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds-1 tsp for tempering
-4-5 dried red chilies
-2 tsp turmeric powder
-4 cups water
-salt as needed

1. Heat oil in a saucepan. Once hot, add the tempering spices and dried red chilies.
2. Now add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add salt.
3. Add the other vegetables; let them cook for about 5min.
4. Add the tamarind paste along with the water and mix well. Add turmeric powder now.
5. Let it cook on medium for about 20-30min until aromatic and you are done! Serve with rice.