Nuvvula Pulagam is a sweet dish which is prepared as an offering to God during festivals and pujas in Telangana state. Sankranti is celebrated for two days in Telangana state. First day (i.e. Bhogi) dishes containing sesame seeds are prepared .
STEP 1.Dry roast sesame seeds (til) for 3 – 4 minutes on low flame. Put off the flame. When cool grind into powder.
STEP 2.Wash the new harvest rice 3 – 4 times. Drain the water.
STEP 3.In a large bowl, mix the drained rice and sesame powder and keep aside for 1 hour.
STEP 4.Soak the channa dal in water for 1 hour.
STEP 5.Boil 3 cups of water in a large vessel.
STEP 6.When the water comes to boil add the rice-sesame mixture and drained channa dal and stir well. Allow it to boil. Once it is boiled reduce the flame to low and add 1 tbsp of ghee and mix well and close the vessel with a lid. Cook till the rice is completely cooked. Add a pinch of salt and keep stirring occasionally so that the rice does not get burnt at the bottom.
STEP 7.Add grated jaggery and stir well and cook for 5 minutes on low flame. Keep stirring occasionally. Put off the flame.
STEP 8.Add cardamom powder.
STEP 9.Heat 1tbsp of ghee in a pan, fry cashew nuts and raisins.
STEP 10.Garnish the nuvvula pulagam with fried cashew nuts and raisins.
STEP 11.Serve to God as Neivediyam.
Nutrition value
540
calories per serving
7 g Fat8 g Protein109 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
7g
Protein
8g
Carbs
109g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
109g
Protein
8g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
7g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
257mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
2mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
32mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
0mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
189mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
214mg
Selenium
2mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment