Quick Punugulu - Rice Lentil Fritters

Punugulu is a famous street food from Andhra especially in Hyderabad. On the streets of Hyderabad these are served with spicy tomato chutney. There are several ways to make them but I prefer making them with the left over dosa batter.

Punugulu tastes even better when made with fermented batter. Adding chopped onions, and green chillies make these fritters more yummy. Best served when hot.

Ingredients

2 cups dosa batter
2 tbsp semolina
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 onion chopped
1 finely chopped green chilli
Finely chopped curry leaves
1-2 tbsp rice floor (optional)
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying

Method

• Combine all the ingredients except oil and set aside for 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a frying pan and once the oil gets heated, reduce the flame to medium. 
• Drop the batter using a spoon into the hot oil. Do not over crowd.
• Let them cook till golden brown. Remove onto a paper towel.
• Proceed with rest of the batter.
• Serve hot with your favorite chutney.