Cuisine : Poornam Boorelu- South Indian popular sweet dish - how to make

 

Poornam Boorelu (also called "Boorelu" or "Poornalu") is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, especially popular in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is commonly prepared during festivals like Ugadi, Varalakshmi Vratham, and Dussehra. These deep-fried dumplings are made with a crispy outer layer of rice and urad dal batter, filled with a sweet stuffing of chana dal, jaggery, and coconut.

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Ingredients

For the Outer Batter:

• 1 cup raw rice
• ½ cup urad dal (black gram)
• A pinch of salt
• Water (as needed)

For the Filling (Poornam):

• 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 1 cup grated jaggery
• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 2 tablespoons grated coconut (optional)

For Frying:

• Oil (for deep frying)

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How to Make Poornam Boorelu

Step 1: Prepare the Outer Batter

1. Wash and soak rice and urad dal together in water for 4-5 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind into a smooth, thick batter using minimal water.
3. Add a pinch of salt and let it rest for 2-3 hours.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling (Poornam)

1. Wash and cook chana dal in enough water until soft but not mushy. Drain excess water.
2. Mash or blend the cooked dal into a coarse paste.
3. Heat a pan, add mashed dal, jaggery, and grated coconut. Stir well until the mixture thickens.
4. Add cardamom powder, mix, and allow it to cool.
5. Once cooled, make small lemon-sized balls from the mixture.

Step 3: Assemble and Fry

1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium flame.
2. Dip each sweet filling ball into the prepared rice-urad dal batter, ensuring it is well coated.
3. Gently drop into the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.
4. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

Step 4: Serve and Enjoy

Serve warm as a festive sweet or as a delicious treat with ghee for added flavor!