Gummadi vadiyalu - Traditional Andhra Sun-Dried Pumpkin Fryums

Homemade Gummadi Vadiyalu Online — Traditional Andhra Sun-Dried Pumpkin Fryums from Tenali

At TenaliRuchulu, our Gummadi Vadiyalu are made exactly the way they have always been made in Andhra homes — with patience, sunshine, and no compromise on quality.

Ingredients: Ashgourd, Urad dal, Green chilli, Ginger, Salt

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We start with fresh, locally sourced ash gourd (gummadikaya), grate it by hand, squeeze out the excess moisture, and mix it with a carefully balanced blend of urad dal batter, green chillies, cumin, and salt. Each vadiyalu is then shaped by hand and laid out to sun-dry slowly over multiple days until perfectly firm and ready to fry.

This traditional sun-drying process — the same one your grandmother followed — is what gives our Gummadi Vadiyalu their distinct, light crunch and deep, earthy flavour. No oven. No factory. Just pure Andhra sunshine.

Whether you fry them crispy as a side dish with dal and rice, crumble them into sambar, or simply snack on them with evening chai — they never fail to take you home.

Available in 500g and 1Kg packs. Freshly prepared in small batches and dispatched directly from Tenali, Andhra Pradesh.

Shelf Life & Storage

Shelf Life: 3–6 months from the date of preparation when stored correctly. Because our Gummadi Vadiyalu are thoroughly sun-dried and contain no moisture, they have a naturally long shelf life without any need for preservatives.

•  Store in an airtight container at room temperature, away from sunlight and humidity.

•  Keep away from moisture — exposure to water or steam will soften the vadiyalu and reduce shelf life significantly.

•  No refrigeration needed — our Gummadi Vadiyalu are stable at room temperature for months when stored airtight.

•  Fry or roast before eating — do not consume directly from the pack. Deep fry in hot oil for 30–45 seconds until puffed and golden, or air-fry / dry roast for a lighter option.

•  Best consumed fresh after frying — once fried, eat immediately for maximum crunch.

We dispatch only freshly prepared vadiyalu — never old stock.

Order our homemade Gummadi Vadiyalu online and bring back the taste of Ammamma's kitchen. Crafted the traditional Andhra way — fresh pumpkin, hand-mixed with spices, and slowly sun-dried over days in Tenali. No preservatives. No shortcuts. Just crispy, wholesome Telugu goodness delivered pan India.