Easy Punugulu Recipe | How to Make Andhra Punugulu with Idli Dosa Batter

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings
  • Category: snacks
  • Cuisine: andhra

Ingredients

  • 2 cup idli or dosa batter
  • ½ cup maida
  • 2 tbsp rice flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ onion (finely chopped)
  • few curry leaves (chopped)
  • 2 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp carrot (grated)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch hing
  • pinch baking soda
  • oil (for frying)

Method

  1. Firstly, in a bowl, take 2 cups of idli or dosa batter. Make sure to use leftover batter, as it's more sour.
  2. Add ½ cup maida, 2 tbsp rice flour and ½ tsp salt. Mix well. Add more maida to adjust the consistency.
  3. Also, add ½ onion, a few curry leaves, 2 chilli, 2 tbsp carrot, 2 tbsp coriander, 1 inch ginger, 1 tsp cumin, a pinch of hing and a pinch of baking soda.
  4. Mix well, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.
  5. Wet your hands with water, and pinch a ball-sized dough.
  6. Drop in hot oil, keeping the flame on medium.
  7. Stir occasionally, until the bonda turns golden brown and crisp.
  8. Drain off to remove excess oil.
  9. Finally, enjoy Punugulu Recipe with coconut chutney and tea.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.