Pacchi Pulusu (Onion Tamarind Stew)

Name: Pacchi Pulusu (Onion Tamarind Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1½ tsp thick tamarind paste; 1 tbsp jaggery powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; to taste Salt; 2 - 3 cups water; 2 tbsp oil; ½ tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp urad dal; ¼ tsp hing; 8-10 curry leaves; 2 tsp rice flour; 2 - 3 tbsp water

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Complete the plate: Serve with rice
Serves: 4
Hands-on · total: 15 min · 25 min (est.)
Walk-away: No

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Worth knowing

Pacchi Pulusu is especially delicious when paired with a spicy, nutty Kandhi Pachadi because the mild tangy gravy balances the bold flavors of the chutney.
Adjust the tamarind and jaggery balance based on preference - this dish should have a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor profile.

Day 2 plan

Keep refrigerated and serve chilled or cool. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

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Ingredients & method

Prep

15 mins

Cook

10 mins

Total

25 mins

Serves

Ingredients

1large onion, finely chopped1½ tspthick tamarind paste1 tbspjaggery powder1 tspred chili powderto tasteSalt2 - 3 cupswater

Tempering

2 tbspoil½ tspmustard seeds1 tspcumin seeds1 tspurad dal¼ tsphing8-10curry leaves

Thickener

2 tsprice flour2 - 3 tbspwater

Instructions

01
Heat oil in a small pan.
02
Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
03
Add cumin seeds, urad dal, hing, and curry leaves.
04
Add chopped onions and sauté until slightly softened.
05
Add water, tamarind paste, salt, and chili powder.
06
Add jaggery and mix well.
07
Prepare rice flour slurry and add slowly.
08
Simmer until slightly thickened.
09
Remove from heat and serve.
10
This Pacchi Pulusu is a simple, comforting Telugu staple that lets the onion and tamarind flavors shine.
11
It is traditionally enjoyed with hot rice, ghee, and Kandhi Pachadi (Toor Dal Chutney).

Worth knowing

Pacchi Pulusu is especially delicious when paired with a spicy, nutty Kandhi Pachadi because the mild tangy gravy balances the bold flavors of the chutney.
Adjust the tamarind and jaggery balance based on preference - this dish should have a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor profile.

Day 2 plan

Keep refrigerated and serve chilled or cool. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.