G. Pulla Reddy Bellam Dry Fruit Pootharekulu

Description:

• Bellam Dry fruit Pootharekulu are among those traditional delicacies crafted in the Atreyapuram village. As a mark of the resilience of tradition and the refined technique of craftsmanship practiced by the previous generations, they still prevail.
• ‘Pootharekulu’ is at the heart of this delicate and beautiful artwork created with utmost precision, materializing the delicately thin and solid rice sheet through the process of starch refinement. Every single sheet is a product of handicrafts, with the perfection and the delicacy to represent that dreamily airy texture.
• The topping is not the only feature that makes Bellam Pootharekulu an incredible treat, the combination of flavors and textures that you feel when taking a bite is breathtaking too. Underneath every bite of this sweet snack is a delectable mix of sugar, nuts, and ghee with a sweet and rich fusion that all in all just makes you want to bite into another crispy sheet.
• The name “Pootha” is not merely a name. It translates to the process `of infolding` the filling inside the delicate sheets. “Rekulu” at the same time hints about sheets as a symbol of art which went into the belief making of things so thin and translucent.
• The hand-made process of every bite drives so many people to appreciate the precision and commitment that it needs to make this old recipe, bequeathed through the ages.
• However, the addition of dry fruits sets it apart from other traditional sweets and gives it a true recognition. Each bite is full of the added goodness of almonds, cashews, or with pistachios giving the variant the perfect bite, along with a wide range of nutty flavors that are both fancy and delicious.