| Punukulu పునుకులు | |
| Country: | South India |
| Region: | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Served: | Hot |
| Main Ingredient: | rice batter |
Punukulu or Punugulu is a snack and common street food in Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] [2] Punukulu is a deep-fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices.[3] They are often served with peanut chutney, known as palli chutney, coconut chutney, tomato chutney, verusanaga chutney or toordal chutney known as kandhi pachadi, or they can be served with capsicum peanut chutney. They are also very popular in Hyderabad.
Punukulu is prepared with the rice batter which is used to make idly and dosa. The batter may be fresh or fermented. Accordingly, the taste differs. First, oil is heated in a vessel for frying. Then, a small amount of batter is added to the oil and deep-fried. Punukulu is generally crispy outside and soft inside.