Poornam Boorelu is a traditional Andhra sweet that is typically made during the festival of Sankrathi and special occasions. The name Poornam Boorelu translates to “stuffed sweet balls” in English, and it is made by stuffing a sweet mixture of jaggery and grated coconut into a ball of rice flour dough. In some regions of Andhra Pradesh, Poornam Boorelu is also known as Poornalu or Poornam Kudumulu.
The crispy exterior of the Poornam Boorelu contrasts perfectly with the sweet and luscious filling, creating a sensation that will make your taste buds dance with delight. The warm and comforting aroma of freshly fried Poornam Boorelu wafts up to your nose, making it impossible to resist the temptation to take another bite.
Each bite of Poornam Boorelu is an experience in itself, and the delicious combination of rice flour, jaggery, and grated coconut will leave you craving for more. The sweetness of the filling perfectly balances the mild flavor of the rice flour dough, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Grated coconut
- 1 cup Jaggery (powdered)
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- Oil (for deep frying)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix rice flour with water to form a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and keep it aside for 30 minutes.
- In a pan, melt the jaggery on medium heat.
- Add grated coconut and cardamom powder to the melted jaggery and mix well.
- Cook the mixture on low heat until it thickens and starts to come together.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
- Grease your palms with oil and take a small portion of the rice flour dough and make it into a ball.
- Flatten the ball with your fingers and place a small amount of the jaggery-coconut mixture in the center.
- Close the edges of the ball to seal the mixture inside and make it into a smooth ball again.
- Repeat the process until all the rice flour dough and jaggery-coconut mixture is used up.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat.
- Fry the stuffed balls until they turn golden brown.
- Remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Although the sweet may be high in calories and sugar content it shall also be noted that the filling is very nutritious and this sweet is gluten free as well. So, naturally it should be avoided by people on diabetic and weight-loss diets. The main ingredients in Poornam Boorelu include rice flour, jaggery, grated coconut, and oil for frying. Rice flour is a good source of carbohydrates, while grated coconut is rich in fiber and healthy fats. Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar that is rich in iron and other minerals.
If you want to satisfy your sweet cravings, look no further than Poornam Boorelu. This delectable South Indian sweet is sure to leave you wanting more with its irresistible flavor and crispy texture. Don’t wait any longer, try making Poornam Boorelu at home and experience the deliciousness for yourself!
