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Andhra Pradesh, a state in the southern part of India, is best known for its spicy hot pickles and it equally hot summers. With its rich cultural heritage and love for food, Andhra Pradesh is a food lover’s paradise. The cuisine of the state itself is divided into three regions – Coastal Andhra, Telangana and Rayalaseema. Also, not to mention the wonderful and rich Hyderabadi cuisine. ‘Biryani’ the hallmark of Hyderabadi cuisine is popular the world over.
From Spicy pickles like Avakaaya, Gongura, Usirikaaya to the bland yet delicious Maamidikaaya Pappu, Beerakaaya Pappu and Dosakaaya Paapu. Don’t forget the Chicken and Mutton Biryanis, the chepala pulusu and the kheema currys. And the innumerable curry based dishes such as Bagara Baingan, Mirchi ka salan and Phool Makana Curry to the Vepudu’s such as Bendakaaya Jeedipappu, Vankay Pakodi and the Dondkaaya Fry! All this and more.
Like most southern states in India, the staple of Andhra Pradesh is Rice. This is evident from the delicious rice preparations of Andhra such as Pulihora, Biryani, Pulav, Pulagam etc. Apart from this, rice is served with a variety of spiced powders such as kandi podi, papulla podi, karvepaaku podi etc. Rice is also the main entrée that is served with several side dishes such as Pappu, Pulusu’s, Chaaru, Koora’s and many pickles. Not to mention the cooling daddojanam which is rice mixed with yogurt and seasoned to give it a delicious flavor.
Snacks and Sweets are another arena of foods that can entice the innocent onlooker. Pakodis to Khaajas.. this state has a lot of variety to offer in terms of food.
Let us celebrate this state and its wonderful cuisine in the month of May. I will be hosting the Regional Cuisine of India – RCI event for the month of May. The RCI event is the brainchild of Lakshmi K of veggie cuisine. What a wonderful way to compliment and celebrate the diverse food culture of India! Thanks Lakshmi.
So dear friends, cook up the good Andhra food and please send me your entries to masalamagic.latha@gmail.com by May 25th.
Rules:
1. Send me your entry by May 25th.
2. A Link to your post
3. Your blog/website address
4. A picture of your entry, preferably 75x75 pixel size.
Looking forward to all the wonderful recipes!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Andhra Cuisine – Regional Cuisines of India May 2007.
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21 comments:
Hi Latha
That's a lovely write up on Andhra cuisine. Now it is my turn to send entries. Thanks for your support.
YAY!! I love Andhra cuisine.I will start on it ASAP:))
on my way Latha!! Just on my way!!
Latha, I good chance for me to venture into Andhra cuisine. Thanks for the write-up.
will update the dining hall event calendar. already have a dish. will send it to you next week.
Wow so you are the next to host it!loved reading the writeup. Will start to plan what to send for your entry!
Hi Latha, Will definitely participate. Do you have a limit on the number of entries from each blogger? If time permits I want to post recipes for a complete Andhra meal. Thanks
Hi latha ...Will surely participate in this ....Going to prepare something spicy man ....
waiting to see the parade of andra cuisine latha..happy hosting..
wow...its ur turn already:) good that u did list out some traditional andhra cuisine and made my job simpler;) happy hosting latha:)
Hey! nice write up! I and my hubby love Andhra food (he is crazy abt it!!) so I guess I am gonna try a few recipes and hope they are as tasty as they can be!!
Looks like I'll just hop onto Sailu's or Indira's and catch hold of some good ol' Andhra recipes, is there something Andhra that the two wonderful ladies haven't covered between the two of them :)
Cheers
Thank you dear friends! I am excited to be hosting this event and am looking forward to all your lovely entires!
Hope I am able to do justice to it! I will be lookign to you guys for more tech help on DH when i am going to be doing the roundup... never done this before... so kinda nervous!
Cheers
Latha
Hi Latha,
I missed participating in RCI-Tamil with this Jihva-WBB event thing. But now I am free and I can't wait to dishout some good old Rayalaseema recipes.:)
Congratulations on hosting this fabulous event!
Hi Pavani,
Sorry i missed answering your question earlier.. You can go ahead and dish out your wonderful andhra spread. No limit on number of items. I love creativity, so feel free!
Cheers
Latha
Hi Indira,
Have u missed any Rayalaseema dishes?? Cannot imagine that :-) Just kidding! My parents are here and I will be posting mom's cooking, so that will be fun!
Cheers
Latha
Hi,i am a new food blogger,can i also participate? i am from Andhra pradesh:) and would love to bring back the memories of some dishes from my mom's kitchen
Hi Alapana,
Welcome to the world of food blogging! You are most welcome to participate. These food blogging events is for anyone who has a passion for food and wishes to participate. Please do share those wonderful home cokked recipes!
Cheers
Latha
I visit ur blog often...have added u to my link list.
Hi Latha,
Sure,i will be there with entry.I love andhra food :-)
This is brilliant! Lovely idea over one of the loveliest cuisines on earth.
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