Pootharekulu
🇮🇳 A dish from India
Pootharekulu (plural) or poothareku (singular) is a popular Indian sweet from the Andhra Pradesh state of south India. The sweet is wrapped in a wafer-thin rice starch layer resembling paper and is stuffed with sugar, dry fruits and nuts.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice starch wafer, sugar, ghee, dry fruits, nuts |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | paper-thin rice wafer wrapped around sweet filling |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, delicate, crisp and melting |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | a sweet eaten on festive occasions |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Pootharekulu come from?
Pootharekulu is a dish that originated in India.
What is Pootharekulu?
Pootharekulu (plural) or poothareku (singular) is a popular Indian sweet from the Andhra Pradesh state of south India. The sweet is wrapped in a wafer-thin rice starch layer resembling paper and is stuffed with sugar, dry fruits and nuts.