Chamadumpa Pulusu
August 13, 2013

Chamadumpa Pulusu is an easy andhararecipe prepared with taro root or chama dumpalu that is cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce

Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 40  minutes
  • Cuisine Indian
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 40  minutes
Ingredients
taro roots(chama dumpalu)
6   measure
onions chopped
1/2   cup
tomatoes chopped
2   measure
tamarind paste
1/2   teaspoon
red chili powder
1   teaspoon
turmeric
1/4   teaspoon
salt to taste
 
oil
1   tablespoon
methi powder(fenugreek seeds powder)
1/2   teaspoon
ginger garlic paste
1   teaspoon
garam masala powder
1   teaspoon
curry leaves stem
1   measure
mustard seeds
1/2   teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2   teaspoon
Instructions

1. Pressure cook the Taro in water( fill till it covers the taro roots) for 3 whistles approximately 15 minutes .Peel and cut them into 1/2 inch slices.

2. In a pan, heat the oil and add cumin,mustard and curry leaves and let them splutter.

3. Add the onion and green chili and saute for 5 minutes on medium flame.

4. Add ginger garlic paste,turmeric and saute for 2 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes and let cook until soft.

6. Add 3 cups of water, tamarind, garam masala,methi powder, salt and red chili powder and let come to a boil.Add the taro root pieces to the pan and cover with the lid and let cook on high flame for 10 minutes until gravy thickens and turn off the stove.Instead of methi powder you can also put 2 teaspoons of jaggery for a sweet and tangy version of the stew.