Andhra Pradesh is widely advertised as the Kohinoor of India.Along with it, also known for its spicy food all around the country. The inspiration behind such delicious variations of food lies in the opulent culture of the state, where exotic food is being prepared in the kitchen of the Nawabs since the year of its origin. Andhra cuisine that almost every dish is guaranteed to drill a hole in your tongue because of their fiery spice level.
7 FOODS TO TRY IN ANDHRA PRADESH
The following is a list of delicious Andhra recipes you cannot miss on your next trip to the regal streets of Hyderabad, tranquil beaches of Vizag, serene Araku Valley or the soul-searching Tirupati temple.
1. Hyderabadi Biriyani
The famous biriyani is so delicious that it is a name to be reckoned with in Indian cuisine as a whole. The rich Mughlai delight is a perfect blend of masalas, rice and meat.
2. Pulihora
An exotic version of tamarind rice, also known as Chitrannam, is enriched with spicy flavours to give it a sour and salty taste at the same time. One of the main ingredients is tamarind along with curry leaves, tomatoes, and mustard seeds.
3. Pesarattu
This yummy dosa made with green moong dal is a zesty Dosa variant, loved by everyone in the state. The moong dal Dosa is served commonly with coconut chutney or chilli-tomato chutney.
4. Alasanda vada
Andhra style alasanda vada is a healthy snack made with black-eyed beans, chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves and spices like red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Ground pachadi or chutney make great accompaniments to the vada.
5. Punugulu
Punugulu is a common street food that is available across the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is usually made with rice and urad dal batter but can also be made with left over idli batter. This crispy fried snack tastes best with coconut or tomato chutney.
6. Gutti Vankaya Koora
Prepared by using stuffed eggplant, this curry is a special Andhra dish cooked in every other house in Andhra. The tender eggplants are stuffed with roasted spicy herbs and seasonings to give to a perfect delicious taste. The curry is thick and gives a fresh smell of tamarind and mustard seeds.
7. Curd Rice
No Andhra meal is complete without a serving of the light yet yummy curd rice! It can be easily prepared at homes by using a simple recipe with unsweetened curd, rice, and assorted vegetables. To give it a fine taste, it is often blended with ginger, chopped green chillies and curry leaves.
CONCLUSION
The above list is absolutely not exhaustive. Almost every city has a unique recipe of their own which is equally delicious and mouth-watering. When we talk about spice and spicy dishes, Andhra cuisine deserves a special mention.The local cuisine is said to be the richest and one of the spiciest cuisines in the world.
If you are new to the world of chillis and spices, then please do sit down to eat with a bowl of jaggerry or glass of butter-milk to soothe your tongue every now and then. Else, it can get quite torturous.
