Pootha Rekulu

Description

Pootha Rekulu is a traditional and popular sweet from Andhra Pradesh, especially enjoyed during festivals and special occasions like Diwali, Ugadi, or weddings. These are delicate, crispy, and flaky sweets made from rice flour, ghee, and sugar, often shaped into thin rolls and filled with a sweet filling. The light, crisp texture combined with the rich, sweet filling makes Pootha Rekulu a delightful treat.

Sourced from world famous Athreyapuram.

For the outer layers:

• Rice Flour: The main ingredient that gives the sweet its crispy and flaky texture.
• Ghee (Clarified Butter): Adds richness and helps make the dough soft and pliable.
• Water: To make the dough.
• A pinch of Salt: To balance the sweetness.
• Sugar (optional): Some variations add a little sugar to the dough for a slightly sweet flavor.

For the filling:

• Jaggery or Sugar: The sweetener for the filling.
• Grated Coconut: Adds texture and flavor to the filling.
• Cardamom Powder: For aroma and a touch of flavor.

Ghee: To bind the filling together and to brush