Yam and Spinach Pulusu

Pulusu is a popular preparation style in Andhra cooking, and basically features greens, vegetables or other ingredients in a tamarind-based gravy. A remarkable flavour derived from minimal ingredients and a simple procedure makes the Yam and Spinach Pulusu a great hit with everybody. The pulusu gets a flavourful boost from a simple masala powder of mustard seeds and red chillies, which also contains a bit of rice to thicken the gravy quickly.

Yam and Spinach Pulusu

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Yam and Spinach Pulusu recipe - How to make Yam and Spinach Pulusu

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Ingredients
Method
    Method
  1. Combine the yam, 1½ cups of water, salt and turmeric powder in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cover with a lid and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the spinach, tamarind pulp, prepared powder and a little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds and fenugreek leaves
  4. When the seeds crackle, add the kashmiri chilli and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  5. Switch off the flame, add the tempering and the roasted sesame seeds powder to the yam and spinach mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve hot.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy56 cal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrates6.2 g
Fiber1.1 g
Fat3 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium21.8 mg

Reviews

Yam and Spinach Pulusu
 on 25 Feb 15 05:02 PM
5

The subzi looks like potato and spinach but its actually the yam. And it is as delicious as the aloo palak subzi. the different type of masala blended for this subzi givesa great spiciness and strong masaledaar flavour.
Yam and Spinach Pulusu
 on 17 Nov 12 10:44 AM
5

Yam and spinach cooked in a nice spicy masala.