Punukulu or Punugulu is a snack and common street food in Andhra Pradesh, India.

[1][2] Punukulu is a deep-fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices.

Punukulu is prepared with the rice batter which is used to make idly and dosa.

Then, a small amount of batter is added to the oil and deep-fried.

Punukulu is generally crispy outside and soft inside.