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    Home » Andhra » Menthikura Pulusu Kura

    Menthikura Pulusu Kura

    Published: Mar 12, 2015 · Modified: Dec 16, 2019 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Blogging Marathon# 50: Week 2/ Day 3

    Theme: Methi Dishes

    Dish: Methi Pulusu

    For the final day of this week's blogging marathon, I had another recipe in mind. But then I saw this pulusu/ stew being made with methi (menthikura) on a Telugu cooking show and I thought it was an interesting way to cook with methi. So scrapped my previous idea and made this dish instead.

    Pulusu or tangy stew is typically made with veggies like pumpkin, okra, bottlegourd, onion etc. I have made pulusu with spinach before and this methi version was equally delicious.

    Addition of surti lilva or chikkudu vithanalu adds protein to the dish. These can be substituted with any type of sprouts. The original recipe didn't have the sambar powder, but I used it to add more flavor to the pulusu. Thickening agent here is flax seed meal, which is quite new to me. I use flax seed meal on my cereal and in baking, but never added it to Indian style cooking. It adds a nice nutty flavor and thickens the pulusu too.

    [wpurp-searchable-recipe]Menthikura Pulusu Kura - Blogging Marathon# 50: Week 2/ Day 3 Theme: Methi Dishes Dish: Methi Pulusu For the final day of this week's blogging marathon, I had another recipe in mind. But then I saw this pulusu/ stew being made with methi (menthikura) on a Telugu cooking show and I thought it was an interesting way to cook with methi. - Methi leaves - , chopped, Surti Lilva (Chikkudu vithanalu) - (I used frozen ones, if using fresh, then par boil the seeds before using in the curry), Onion - medium, chopped, Garlic - , finely minced, Green Chilies - slit (optional), Ground Coriander, Tamarind paste, Sambar powder - (optional), Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Dry red chili, Curry leaves, Ground Flax seeds (flax seed meal), Salt, Heat 1tbsp oil, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the onions, garlic and green chilies. Cook till the onions turn translucent, about 3~4 minutes.; Next add surti lilva and cook for 4~5 minutes.; Stir in the methi leaves, cover and cook till the leaves are wilted and cooked through, about 4~5 minutes.; Add ground coriander, salt, tamarind paste and cook for 2~3 minutes.; Finally add the flax seed meal and cook for another 3~4 minutes. Serve with steamed rice.; [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]

    Menthikura Pulusu Kura

    Menthikura pulusu kura is a tangy South Indian stew made with fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves. It is great to serve with both rice and roti.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 30 mins
    Course: Dal, Side Dish, soups stews
    Cuisine: south indian
    Servings: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 cup Fresh Methi leaves, chopped
    • ½ cup Surti Lilva (Chikkudu vithanalu) – (I used frozen ones, if using fresh, then par boil the seeds before using in the curry)
    • 2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
    • 2 Green chilies, slit
    • ½ tsp Ground Coriander
    • 1 tbsp Tamarind paste
    • 1 tsp Sambar powder (optional)
    • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • 1 Dry Red Chili
    • 6~8 Curry leaves
    • 2 tbsp Ground Flax seed meal (flax seed meal)
    • To taste Salt

    Instructions

    • Heat oil, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili and curry leaves. Once the seeds start to splutter, add the onions, garlic and green chilies.
    • Cook till the onions turn translucent, about 3~4 minutes.
    • Next add surti lilva and cook for 4~5 minutes.
    • Stir in the methi leaves, cover and cook till the leaves are wilted and cooked through, about 4~5 minutes.
    • Add ground coriander, salt, tamarind paste and cook for 2~3 minutes.
    • Finally add the flax seed meal and cook for another 3~4 minutes. Serve with steamed rice or roti.
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    1. Srivalli

      March 12, 2015 at 10:59 am

      So beautifully presented Pavani..such a delicious kura..

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    2. Priya Suresh

      March 12, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      I want that kura, just makes me hungry..

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    3. Varadas Kitchen

      March 15, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      Very nutritious with all the vegetables. Nicely presented.

      Reply
    4. PJ

      March 16, 2015 at 3:09 am

      Flax seed meal in Indian cooking is new to me too! And this is such a nice stew!

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    5. sneha datar

      March 16, 2015 at 9:54 am

      A delicious kura, yummy.

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    6. Suma Gandlur

      March 16, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      The pulusukoora we make with leafy greens is entirely a different dish. This one is bookmarked. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      March 16, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Wow! I would love to make this soon.

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    8. vaishali sabnani

      March 17, 2015 at 4:49 am

      That's an amazing and very interesting dish and so beautifully presented .

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    9. Archana Potdar

      March 21, 2015 at 2:37 pm

      Now I need to bribe the girls to for sure to pluck the leaves for me. Delicious pulusu Pavani.

      Reply

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