Mukkala Pulusu using powder

Mukkala Pulusu

Ingredients

Diced vegetables -onions,tomatoes,drumstick, ladiesfinger, brinjal, pumpkin, sweet potato, bottle gourd( any combination of a few of these or just any one of these can be used)

Green chillis - 2

Tamarind - small ball

Jaggery - 3 tbsp

Coriander - to garnish

Salt - to taste

Seasonings -mustard, red chillis, curry leaves

Oil -2 tsp

For pulusu powder

Oil - 2 tsp

Bengal gram - 2 tbsp

Dania - 2.5 tbsp

Menthulu - 1/2 tsp

Red chillies - 4

Raw rice - 1 tbsp

Method

1. Heat oil for powder in a separate pan and add all the ingredients mentioned for powder. 
2. Cool and then powder in a mixie.
3. Heat a little oil. Add mustard, red chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add the diced vegetables and green chillies. Fry for a minute and then add tamarind paste and a glass of water. 
5. Add salt and jaggery. Cover and cook till the vegetables are soft.
6. Add the powder from step 2 and boil for some time.
7. Check for consistency and adjust powder accordingly.

Notes

• This powder can also be used for making plantain curry.