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    Home » Thali & Spreads » Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

    Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

    Published: Sep 29, 2020 · Modified: Jan 13, 2022 by Srivalli · 7 Comments

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    Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu or Vankaya Mamidi Pulusu is a tangy gravy using seasonal special raw mango during summer. Brinjal adds another flavour to the whole pulusu that tastes great with steamed rice.

    We often make Pulusu with different seasonal vegetables to make for a delicious lunch meal. The tanginess from mango mixes with the tamarind and tomato to get a new taste that surely tastes wonderful.

    Pulusu is a typical Andhra side dish served with Rice. It is thin, mostly prepared with tamarind extract or pulp. Sometimes, the souring agent is the only tomato or during the season, we add raw or unripe mango as made in today's recipe.

    For today's meal, it is Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu along with Gatti Pappu that makes the whole meal very delicious and filling. On C4AS, check the other lunch meal.

    Other Pulusu that are popular from my kitchen are these Gummadikaya Pulusu, Peanut Kara Pulusu, Anumulu Alasandalu Pulusu, Anumulu Vankaya Mamidikaya pulusu

    If you are looking for making another dish with these two ingredients, you can try this Vankaya Mamidikaya Pachadi

    Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

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    How to make Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

    Other Pulusu Recipes you can check:

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    Ingredients Used in making Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

    Raw or unripe Mango is the main ingredient in this thin gravy. Seasonal special mangoes are used best in this form.

    This thin gravy or pulusu is sour as we use unripe mango along with tamarind extract and tomato. We should take care to make sure there is a good blend of sourness and it doesn't overpower the taste.

    Everyday Mini Thali - Vankaya Mamidi Pulusu

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    Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu - Simple Lunch Thali
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    Vanakaya Mamidikaya Pulusu

    Vankaya Mamidikaya Pulusu is a tangy gravy using seasonal special raw mango during summer. Brinjal adds another flavour to the whole pulusu that tastes great with steamed rice.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine Andhra Pradesh
    Keyword Easy Side Dish
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Summer
    By Diet Healthy Recipes
    Dish Type Gravy Side Dishes
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Gravy

    • 5 nos Shallots / Small Onions
    • 5 to 6 nos Garlic
    • 1 big Tomato
    • Handful Curry leaves
    • 1 inch Tamarind extract
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 1/4 tsp Fenugreek Seeds / Meethi
    • 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
    • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
    • A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 /2 tsp Red Chili Powder
    • 1 cup Brinjal
    • 1/2 cup Mango Raw or Unripe

    For Dry Masala Powder

    • 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
    • 4 nos Dry Red Chilies
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp Rice

    Instructions

    • Roast the ingredients listed under masala powder. Allow to cool down and make a powder.
    • Cut the brinjal and soak in water until using it.
    • Slice the raw mango into 2 inch pieces.
    • Soak tamarind and extract the pulp.
    • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with curry leaves, mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, cumin seeds, methi seeds, garlic and saute well.
    • Add the peeled and sliced shallots and saute till it browns.
    • Add the hing and salt.
    • Next, add the chopped tomatoes and saute well.
    • Now add the red chili powder, turmeric powder and cook for 5 mins.
    • Add the drained brinjal pieces and raw mango and fry for 5 to 7 mins on low flame.
    • Once the vegetables are roasted for 5 minutes, add the tamarind extract and 1 cup of water.
    • Bring to a boil and add more water to cook at low flame for at least 10 mins till you get the consistency.
    • Add the roasted powder and cook on high.
    • When the gravy reaches a thick consistency, switch off and serve hot with steamed rice.
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    Comments

    1. vaishalisabnani says

      September 29, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Valli , can we substitute brinjal here ? Well the recipe sounds very delicious! Simple meals are the best as they are very satisfying . I like this thali - it looks soul satisfying .

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      September 30, 2020 at 7:24 am

      A simple, comfy meal. This pulusu version is interesting with that spice powder and onion - garlic addition.

      Reply
    3. Harini Rupanagudi says

      October 01, 2020 at 10:16 am

      Wow! Soul food for sure. I never knew vankaya and mamidikaya can be used together. I wonder what would be a perfect replacement for vankaya here?

      Reply
    4. Rajani says

      October 04, 2020 at 3:19 am

      Mangoes are so delicious in south Indian gravies. The pulisu just makes my mouth water!

      Reply
    5. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      October 22, 2020 at 2:11 am

      5 stars
      Pulusu on its own is heavenly and when you make exclusive spice powder by roasting the spices it takes the dish to that "vera level" only. Love this pulusu and the thali with mangoes.

      Reply
    6. Renu says

      October 30, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting recipe with brinjal and raw mango. Love the use of freshly grounded masala.

      Reply
    7. NARMADHA says

      December 02, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      I tried pulusu with brinjal once and this one with raw mango and brinjal looks interesting. Bookmarking to try sometime.

      Reply

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