How long does Ulli Pulusu take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Ulli Pulusu serve?

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

Is Ulli Pulusu vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Ulli Pulusu spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Ulli Pulusu?

25 grams Tamarind, 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Ulli Pulusu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Ulli Pulusu?

About 168 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Ulli Pulusu

Name: Ulli Pulusu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 25 grams Tamarind, Soaked; 100 ml Water, For Soaking; 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 grams Dry Red Chilli; 4 grams Curry leaves; 1 grams Turmeric Powder; 4.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 3 grams Coriander Powder; 1¼ tsp Salt; 350 ml Water, For Cooking; 12 grams Jaggery, Powdered; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

45 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as ullipaya pulusu, onion pulusu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Ulli pulusu made with shallots in tamarind gravy with green chilli and curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 4, ready in about 45 minutes for rice or chapati.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Tamarind, Soaked25 grams
Water, For Soaking100 ml
Small Onion (Shallots), Peeled300 grams
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2 grams
Curry leaves4 grams
Turmeric Powder1 grams
Red Chilli Powder4.5 grams
Coriander Powder3 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Water, For Cooking350 ml
Jaggery, Powdered12 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped6 grams

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	168kcal	672kcal
Protein	2.9g	12g
Carbohydrate	22g	88g
Fat	8.8g	35g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	12g	50g

Method

1
Soak the tamarind in 100 ml warm water for 15 minutes. Squeeze it well and strain the tamarind water. Keep it aside.
TamarindWater
2
Peel and rinse the shallots, and keep them whole. Rinse and slit the green chillies. Rinse the curry leaves and coriander leaves, then chop the coriander leaves. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
Small Onion (Shallots)Green Chilli
3
Heat oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add mustard seeds, cumin, dry red chilli and curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute until the mustard seeds crackle.
OilMustard SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the shallots and green chillies. Fry on medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until the shallots turn light golden and soften.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltWater
5
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix on low flame for 1 minute until the raw smell of the powders goes. Add the tamarind water and 350 ml water.
Jaggery
6
Boil on medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes until the shallots are fully cooked and the gravy thickens slightly. Add jaggery and simmer for 2 minutes until it melts completely.
Coriander Leaves
7
Switch off the flame. Mix in the coriander leaves and serve with hot rice or chapati.

Before you start

How long does Ulli Pulusu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Ulli Pulusu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Ulli Pulusu vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Ulli Pulusu spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Ulli Pulusu?: 25 grams Tamarind, 300 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 10 grams Green Chilli, 2 grams Dry Red Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 1 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Ulli Pulusu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Ulli Pulusu?: About 168 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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