In Telugu, there is only one letter with the sound ‘va‘, so for the letters V & W I didn’t know how to choose the dishes. After thinking of all the appropriate words starting with w and the sound ‘va’ in Telugu, I decided to change the word Vadiyalu into Wadiyalu and made this lipsmacking pulusu/ stew.
This recipe is again courtesy of my mom. Every household has the tradition of making (w)vadiyalu or sun dried lentil crisps every year. My mom usually keeps me stocked up with fresh ones every time we visit India.
Today’s pulusu uses (v)wadiyalu almost like a vegetable. Usually pulusus/ stews are made with a assortment of veggies, but here vadiyalu give this dish the texture and taste. This dish tastes great with some steamed rice with a dollop of ghee and a curry — such a filling and comforting meal.
Heat 2tbsp oil in a sauce pan; fry the vadiyalu until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add the tempering ingredients and once the seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onions and green chilies. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Next add tomatoes and cook covered until they turn mushy. Add 2cups of water, tamarind paste, sambar powder, salt and jaggery. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Finally just before turning off the stove, add the fried vadiyalu and chopped cilantro. Serve with steamed rice and a dry curry for a filling meal.
That’s awesome pavani…never would I have thought of this dish for W..very good job and the dish no doubt would have tasted excellent..very lovely pics..
I always associated these Vadis with Punjabi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Maharashtrian recipes. First time in any South Indian recipe. Looks amazing. I am sure the taste will be wonderful. So different than what I am used to.
Nivedhanams Sowmya
that is perfect!! love this tangy and unique pulusu!! yummmmSowmya
Srivalli
That’s awesome pavani…never would I have thought of this dish for W..very good job and the dish no doubt would have tasted excellent..very lovely pics..
Manjula Bharath
pulusu with wadi sound interesting and look so yummy !! 🙂 love to have them with steamed rice right now !!
Priya Suresh
Wadiyala pulusu is just inviting me.. Fingerlicking dish.
The Pumpkin Farm
beautiful curry, loved the wadis as we call it here
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
already know the amazing flavor of pulusu with one I made earlier in the month – but with the wadi must taste awesome!
Global Tastes & Travels Inc.
already know the amazing flavor of pulusu with one I made earlier in the month – but with the wadi must taste awesome!
Supriya Nair
The pulusu with Wadis is very inviting and so tempting. A new recipe for me.
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
Awesome post, Pavani. Looks so inviting!
preeti garg
This pulusu look so tempting and tasty
Sapana Behl
Lentil criisps stew looks so delicious ! Wish I could get that bowl….
Sandhya Karandikar
I always associated these Vadis with Punjabi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Maharashtrian recipes. First time in any South Indian recipe. Looks amazing. I am sure the taste will be wonderful. So different than what I am used to.
Rajani S
A bit of adjustment is required to fit into the alphabetic theme. This looks good!
Archana Potdar
Awesome. Love the adjustment and the curry.
veena krishnakumar
Lovely click, especially the before and after frying one…Looks good!