ANDHRA PRADESH SPECIALS
Like every state of India has its own specialty, Andhra Pradesh is famous for the rich seasoning and lots of variety. One can get vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian food. Though the tastes are different from place to other like Coastal areas, Telengana, Rayalaseema with in the state because of the influence of the existing traditional and cultural practices, the main features of Andhra food are: -
RICE:
Rice is the staple food of Andhra Pradesh because rice is produce here in large quantity. Idli, dosa, vada, payasam and uttapam and different types of snacks are made of rice and are mostly consumed with rice for daily diet. Preferably for the important Break-fast items like MLA Dosa (Pesarattu with Upma), Onion Dosa, Plain dosa, Masala dosa, Rava dosa, Rava idli, Masala idle, Upma etc,. the main item is Rice only.
There are many varieties that are being prepared from Rice, which are cooked with spices, vegetables and meat. (Pulihora) Tamarind rice is very popular.
The Andhra food is basically vegetarian, which is eaten on a banana leaf.
In the coastal region fish is eaten with rice. They make use of all the vegetables but brinjal, potatoes and tomatoes are quite popular.
A lot of spices are produced in south region and hence Andhra food is rich in spices.
They make use of cinnamon and black pepper. They are seasoned with a lot of herbs and the curry is served hot.
Hydrabadi biryani is the specialty of Hydrabad, which is seasoned with vegetable and meat.
It uses black pepper a lot.
You can find the influence of Indian and mughal taste in the Andhra food particularly in Telengana Region. A lot of variety is available in biryani. Kababs, keema and their types are also very popular.
They are famous for some instant and preserved pickles. The chutneys (sauces) of chilly, tamarind, mango, ginger, coconut and other vegetables are very popular. They are served with all the meals and also with breakfast. They are very tasty, aromatic and spicy.
Kheer and savayin are very famous which are specially made during the month of ramzaan.
Sweets made up of milk are widely eaten. Special sweets of Banana, almond, eggs, apricot, mangoes and other fruits are equally popular.
RICE:
Rice is the staple food of Andhra Pradesh because rice is produce here in large quantity. Idli, dosa, vada, payasam and uttapam and different types of snacks are made of rice and are mostly consumed with rice for daily diet. Preferably for the important Break-fast items like MLA Dosa (Pesarattu with Upma), Onion Dosa, Plain dosa, Masala dosa, Rava dosa, Rava idli, Masala idle, Upma etc,. the main item is Rice only.
There are many varieties that are being prepared from Rice, which are cooked with spices, vegetables and meat. (Pulihora) Tamarind rice is very popular.
The Andhra food is basically vegetarian, which is eaten on a banana leaf.
In the coastal region fish is eaten with rice. They make use of all the vegetables but brinjal, potatoes and tomatoes are quite popular.
A lot of spices are produced in south region and hence Andhra food is rich in spices.
They make use of cinnamon and black pepper. They are seasoned with a lot of herbs and the curry is served hot.
Hydrabadi biryani is the specialty of Hydrabad, which is seasoned with vegetable and meat.
It uses black pepper a lot.
You can find the influence of Indian and mughal taste in the Andhra food particularly in Telengana Region. A lot of variety is available in biryani. Kababs, keema and their types are also very popular.
They are famous for some instant and preserved pickles. The chutneys (sauces) of chilly, tamarind, mango, ginger, coconut and other vegetables are very popular. They are served with all the meals and also with breakfast. They are very tasty, aromatic and spicy.
Kheer and savayin are very famous which are specially made during the month of ramzaan.
Sweets made up of milk are widely eaten. Special sweets of Banana, almond, eggs, apricot, mangoes and other fruits are equally popular.
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