How long does Bellam Pulusu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bellam Pulusu serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bellam Pulusu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Bellam Pulusu spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bellam Pulusu?

1 tbsp Jaggery, ¼ cup Tamarind Pulp, 70 grams Ladies Finger, 100 grams Sweet Potato, 3 Green Chilli, 3 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bellam Pulusu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bellam Pulusu?

About 174 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bellam Pulusu

Name: Bellam Pulusu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 6 cloves Garlic, Crushed; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 3 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 3 Brinjal, Slit; 70 grams Ladies Finger, Batons; ½ Bottle Gourd, Cubes; 100 grams Sweet Potato, Cubes; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 3 cup Water; ¼ cup Tamarind Pulp; 1 tbsp Jaggery; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Start cooking

4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Puli Kozhambu, Vathal Kozhambu, Vatha Kozhambu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Bellam pulusu is an Andhra tamarind and jaggery stew of bottle gourd, sweet potato, brinjal and ladies finger. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Crushed6 cloves
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Green Chilli, Slit3
Onion, Roughly Chopped3
Salt2½ tsp
Brinjal, Slit3
Ladies Finger, Batons70 grams
Bottle Gourd, Cubes½
Sweet Potato, Cubes100 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Water3 cup
Tamarind Pulp¼ cup
Jaggery1 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	174kcal	696kcal
Protein	4g	16g
Carbohydrate	31g	124g
Fat	4.9g	20g
Fibre	6.1g	24g
Sugar	14g	56g

Method

1
To a pan, add oil. Once hot, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. Once the mustard seeds splatter, add the green chillis followed by the onions and salt. Saute for 6 - 7 minutes or until the onions are starting to turn golden.
OilGarlicMustard SeedsCuminUrad Dal (whole)Curry leavesGreen ChilliOnionSalt
2
Add the brinjal and ladyfingers and saute for 2 minutes. Add the bottle gourd and sweet potato.
BrinjalLadies FingerBottle GourdSweet PotatoRed Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder
3
Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables have started softened.
TomatoWater
4
Add the tamarind pulp and the jaggery and simmer for 5 more minutes. Garnish with curry leaves and coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice and appalam.
Tamarind PulpJaggerySaltCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Bellam Pulusu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bellam Pulusu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bellam Pulusu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Bellam Pulusu spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bellam Pulusu?: 1 tbsp Jaggery, ¼ cup Tamarind Pulp, 70 grams Ladies Finger, 100 grams Sweet Potato, 3 Green Chilli, 3 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bellam Pulusu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bellam Pulusu?: About 174 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.