Palharam Pootha Rekulu Bellam

Palharam Pootha Rekulu(Bellam) Palharam Pootharekulu (also spelled Pootha Rekulu) is a traditional sweet from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Bellam Pootharekulu or Poothareku Bellam, which is made with a filling of jaggery (called bellam in Telugu) and rice starch. Key Features Some key features of Pootha Rekulu(Bellam) : Thin and delicate: Pootha Rekulu is known for its paper-thin, delicate layers of rice starch, which give it a unique texture and appearance. Sweet filling: The filling of Pootha Rekulu is made with jaggery, a traditional sweetener made from sugarcane juice or palm sap. The jaggery filling is soft and sweet, and complements the crispness of the rice layer. Labor-intensive preparation: Making Pootha Rekulu is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, which involves spreading the rice starch batter on a cloth or metal plate, drying it in the sun, and peeling it off to make the thin layers. The jaggery filling is then spread on the rice lay