Putharekulu Recipe

Putharekulu is a traditional sweet from the Andhra Pradesh region in India. It is known for its delicate rice paper-like layers filled with sweet stuffing.

Here’s a simple recipe to make Putharekulu at home:

Ingredients:

• Rice flour – 1 cup
• Ghee (clarified butter) – 1/2 cup
• Powdered sugar – 1 cup (adjust to taste)
• Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp
• Dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios) – 2 tbsp (chopped)
• Water – as needed for batter

For the Rice Paper:

• Thin muslin cloth or non-stick paper
• Dosa tawa or a wide non-stick pan

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare Rice Flour Batter

1. Take 1 cup of rice flour in a bowl and slowly add water while stirring to make a thin, smooth batter. The consistency should be watery but lump-free.
2. Let the batter sit for about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Stuffing

1. Mix powdered sugar with cardamom powder and set aside.
2. Lightly roast the chopped dry fruits in a tablespoon of ghee and keep them aside.

Step 3: Make the Rice Paper

1. Heat a wide non-stick tawa (or pan) on low heat.
2. Dip a clean muslin cloth in water and squeeze out the excess water.
3. Dip the cloth in the rice batter and lift it up gently to allow the excess batter to drip off.
4. Quickly spread the cloth over the hot tawa, leaving a very thin layer of batter behind.
5. Wait for a few seconds until the batter dries and forms a thin rice paper-like sheet. Gently peel off this sheet and set aside on a clean surface. Repeat to make more sheets.

Step 4: Assemble the Putharekulu

1. Take one rice paper and place it on a flat surface.
2. Brush the entire sheet with ghee.
3. Sprinkle a generous amount of powdered sugar on top.
4. Add a small amount of roasted dry fruits evenly across the sheet.
5. Fold the rice paper into a rectangle or roll it up, enclosing the filling tightly.

Step 5: Serve

1. Once all the Putharekulu are prepared, serve them fresh.
2. You can store them in an airtight container for a few days if you want to enjoy them later.