Poornalu facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Poornam |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, jaggery, dal paste, dried fruits |
Poornalu is a yummy traditional sweet from India. It's especially popular during festivals for Telugu people. This sweet is made from rice flour. It has a sweet filling inside. The filling is a mix of jaggery (a type of unrefined sugar), dal (lentil) paste, and dried fruits.
Poornalu is often served warm. People usually enjoy it with a dollop of ghee (clarified butter). This sweet is known as Poornalu in the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It follows cooking methods common in South Indian food. To make it, a batter of rice and urad dal is used. Then, the sweet filling, called poornam, is put inside. Finally, it's deep-fried until it turns a beautiful golden brown.
The Story of Poornalu
We don't know exactly when Poornalu was first made. But it has been a big part of Telugu festivals for a very long time. Like many other Telugu dishes, Poornalu uses urad dal. This lentil has been a common crop in Southern India for ages.
Enjoying Poornalu
Poornalu is usually eaten after the main meal. Sometimes, people also have it as an evening snack. Serving it with ghee makes it taste even better. It's best to eat Poornalu while it's still warm.
This sweet is made a lot during the famous Makar Sankranti festival. This festival celebrates the harvest. During Makar Sankranti, people make many Poornalu. They share them happily with their friends, family, and neighbors. Poornalu is also a common treat at weddings and other celebrations. How Poornalu is made and served can change a little from one place to another.
Other Names for Poornalu
Poornalu has many different names across Southern India. Some people call it suyyam or seeyam. Other names include sukiyan, sugeelu, or sugunta. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it's also often called Poornam or Boorelu. Poornalu seems to be a shorter version of these names.
