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Recipe: Bethica's Andhra-Style Vegetable Curry

February 07, 2024 17:19 IST

Dappalam or Mukkala Pulusu is a traditional Andhra mixed vegetable curry or stew that's healthy and nutritious.

"It's an excellent accompaniment to hot steamed rice," says Bethica Das. "Enjoy it with a drizzle of ghee and roasted papad. It typically has a sweet, tangy and spicy gravy, almost similar to sambar, but without the boiled lentils.

"Pumpkin, okra (lady's fingers), eggplant (baingan) and bottle gourd (doodhi) are generally added. I also used French beans, potatoes, broad beans and a bit of cauliflower," she adds.

The dish is included as part of the festive menus in Andhra households, especially during Sankranti.

Bethica presents recipes from many regions of India to add depth to your menus.

Dappalam

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

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Method

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Bethica Das is a Sharjah-based food blogger. You can browse her recipes here.

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