Indian sweets

baba420 · May 26th, 2009, 16:23

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Originally Posted by snonymous

What is this sweet. Ive never heard of it, could you please describe it or do you know any other names for it? Thanks

Gobledegeek: You will never get the real "taste of India" unles you eat home made stuff in India.

I could not agree with you more. But making certain Indian sweets is a time consuming effort requiring a lot of skill.

I love Patisapta which you can never buy, you have to find a good Bengali neighbour for those. And Sandesh - ooohh, I love that. In Bombay it is hard to get good quality sandesh.

its paper like sweet, with lots of ghee. i hae no idea how they mak.
http://images.google.co.in/imgres?im...a%3DN%26um%3D1

snonymous · May 26th, 2009, 16:57

I dont recognise that PootaRekulu though it certainly looks worth a try. The Badam halva and Kova puri look pretty yummy too!

Hyderabadi · May 26th, 2009, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by baba420

its paper like sweet, with lots of ghee. i hae no idea how they mak.
http://images.google.co.in/imgres?im...a%3DN%26um%3D1

Quote:

Originally Posted by snonymous

I dont recognise that PootaRekulu though it certainly looks worth a try. The Badam halva and Kova puri look pretty yummy too!

More info about Pootharekulu and pictures here:
Which is your favourite Indian sweet?

snonymous · May 26th, 2009, 21:54

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Originally Posted by Hyderabadi

More info about Pootharekulu and pictures here:
Which is your favourite Indian sweet?

It is post no.53 there, and it looks divine. Never seen or heard of this type of sweet before.

gobbledegeek · May 27th, 2009, 14:08

OK How about a thread detailing sweet shop addresses in each city and the one sweet they make that members can vouch for its taste great and use of authentic ingredients?

... Wonder why nobdy mentioned Kerala wheat halwa - I've tasted great stuff from Calicut sweet shops

Cheers

nayan · May 27th, 2009, 15:01

better keep kolkata out of this list. Otherwise that thread will take up the entire band width of IM

Gardener972 · May 28th, 2009, 10:57

I just ran across this while looking up Pootharekulu:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...and_dess erts

I though for sure I'd be able to make Pootharekulu but I'll pass on that; therefore, I'm getting up from this chair right this moment and making some besan ladoo!

snonymous · May 29th, 2009, 14:56

That is an interesting link Gardener - for a whole range of sweetmeats. Pootharekulu sounds absolutely yummy but most difficult to make. Looks like I will have to wait until my must do trip to Guntupalli materialises, I believe this sweet will be available in that area.

Does anyone have any idea if Pootharekulu is available in Mumbai? Mind you, in Mumbai all sweetmeats are of poor quality, no matter from which shop or how expensive, there is always something lacking in the taste.

Hyderabadi · May 29th, 2009, 19:34

That's a great link Gardener!

I think making of Pootharekulu is a art/skill, and takes a while to perfect. Here's an article about Atreyapuram which is famous for making this sweet: http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/03/stor...0309080400.htm

Synonmous: I'm not sure what district Guntupalli is in... If it's near Rajahmundry, you may want to make a trip to Atreyapuram, for Pootharekulu and Mamidi Tandra (Aam Papad / Mango Jelly - North India & West Bengal too I think).

Pootharekulu may be available in BOM at Andhra sweet shops, I forget the name of the area where there is a high concentration of Telugus..... Matunga?

As Ignite says above, the best Pootharekulu are found in the coastal Andhra districts. G.Pulla Reddy sweets and several 'Swagruha Foods' (Home style Food) stores in Hyderabad have them too.

shahbangari · Jun 2nd, 2009, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Box of Lindt chocs?

I would not be able to make that last a week!

Chocolates can be presevred for 10-12 months. But I guess preserving chocolates (in its original taste/texture/fragrance) for long time is a tough ask; you need controlled temperature/humidity warehouses.

Check website of any chocolate producer (like lindt/bruyere) etc or any indian distributor (honeyanddew) and you would know its not easy - though possible.

snonymous · Jun 2nd, 2009, 13:52

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Originally Posted by Hyderabadi

Synonmous: I'm not sure what district Guntupalli is in... If it's near Rajahmundry, you may want to make a trip to Atreyapuram, for Pootharekulu and

Pootharekulu may be available in BOM at Andhra sweet shops, I forget the name of the area where there is a high concentration of Telugus..... Matunga?

Guntupalli is fairly close to Eluru - W. Godavari? Famous for its ancient caves in a forest. Some day ....

I dont think there are any Andhra specific shops in Matunga, most are run by Tamilians, Malayalees or Mangaloreans. Not to worry, I am sure I will get to taste Pootharekulu some day.

Sailaway · Jun 2nd, 2009, 21:11

I want orange halwa, now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobbledegeek

OK How about a thread detailing sweet shop addresses in each city and the one sweet they make that members can vouch for its taste great and use of authentic ingredients?

... Wonder why nobdy mentioned Kerala wheat halwa - I've tasted great stuff from Calicut sweet shops

Cheers

Gardener972 · Jun 3rd, 2009, 00:48

In Dallas, Texas U.S. it's Royal Sweets in Richardson... great chaat too!

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May 29th, 2009, 14:56	#188
snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	That is an interesting link Gardener - for a whole range of sweetmeats. Pootharekulu sounds absolutely yummy but most difficult to make. Looks like I will have to wait until my must do trip to Guntupalli materialises, I believe this sweet will be available in that area. Does anyone have any idea if Pootharekulu is available in Mumbai? Mind you, in Mumbai all sweetmeats are of poor quality, no matter from which shop or how expensive, there is always something lacking in the taste.

May 29th, 2009, 19:34	#189
Hyderabadi Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: GA,USA. Posts: 1,539	That's a great link Gardener! I think making of Pootharekulu is a art/skill, and takes a while to perfect. Here's an article about Atreyapuram which is famous for making this sweet: http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/03/stor...0309080400.htm Synonmous: I'm not sure what district Guntupalli is in... If it's near Rajahmundry, you may want to make a trip to Atreyapuram, for Pootharekulu and Mamidi Tandra (Aam Papad / Mango Jelly - North India & West Bengal too I think). Pootharekulu may be available in BOM at Andhra sweet shops, I forget the name of the area where there is a high concentration of Telugus..... Matunga? As Ignite says above, the best Pootharekulu are found in the coastal Andhra districts. G.Pulla Reddy sweets and several 'Swagruha Foods' (Home style Food) stores in Hyderabad have them too.

Jun 3rd, 2009, 00:48	#193
Gardener972 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas USA Posts: 428	In Dallas, Texas U.S. it's Royal Sweets in Richardson... great chaat too!