Ragi Sangati with Natukodi Pulusu is a traditional and nutritious meal from the Telugu cuisine of Andhra Pradesh, India. Ragi Sangati is a dish made with finger millet (ragi) and rice, served with Natukodi Pulusu, which is a spicy chicken curry prepared with country chicken. Here’s how you can make both dishes:
Ragi Sangati:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup finger millet (ragi)
- 1 cup rice
- Water, as needed
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Rinse the finger millet and rice together under running water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the finger millet and rice together in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Cooking:
- Drain the soaked finger millet and rice.
- In a large pot, add the soaked finger millet and rice along with fresh water.
- Cook them together until they become soft and well cooked, similar to how you cook rice. You may need to add more water as needed.
- Once cooked, mash the finger millet and rice together to form a soft dough-like consistency.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Serving:
- Shape the cooked ragi rice mixture into balls or serve it as a mound on a plate.
- Ragi Sangati is now ready to be served.
Natukodi Pulusu (Country Chicken Curry):
Ingredients:
- 500g country chicken (natukodi), cleaned and cut into pieces
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Cooking:
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the cleaned and cut country chicken pieces to the pot. Stir well to coat the chicken pieces with the masala.
- Add water as needed to cover the chicken pieces.
- Close the pressure cooker or pot with a lid and cook until the chicken is tender and cooked through. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 4-5 whistles or as per your cooker’s instructions.
- Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- Serving:
- Garnish the Natukodi Pulusu with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve the hot Natukodi Pulusu with Ragi Sangati.
Enjoy the wholesome and flavorful meal of Ragi Sangati with Natukodi Pulusu!
