Main Course
Yam fry (suran fry)
Elephant yam called as kandagadda in telugu is roasted in ghee, spices and lot of curry leaves.
Andhra, Indian
Dessert
Sweet Pongal | Chakkara Pongali | Sakkarai Pongal
Sweet pongal is a traditional sweet dish made with rice, moong dal, jaggery, ghee, nuts & raisins. Also known as or chakkara pongal in Telugu, sakkarai pongal in Tamil, it is made during Hindu festivals. Recipe with instructions for stovetop & instant pot.
Main Course
Pulihora Recipe
This rice dish is made with precooked rice mixed with a tempering of spices, curry leaves and tamarind. It is a festive dish and is prepared as a offering to the deities.
Dessert
Poornam Kudumulu (Sihi Kadubu)
These lentil stuffed dumplings are a festive treat and made to offer the deities during Ganesh Chaturthi, Varalakshmi puja and Navratri.
Breakfast
Moong Dal Dosa
Moong dal dosa are thin breakfast crepes made with skinned and split mung dal/ lentils and spices. These protein-packed lentil crepes are crispy, delicious and make a perfect breakfast.
Breakfast
Medu Vada Recipe (Garelu)
Medu vada is a popular south Indian breakfast also known as garelu or vadai. The are doughnut shaped fried dumplings made with lentils. This post shares tips & tricks to make the best crispy yet fluffy vada at home using a mixer grinder (blender).
Main Course
Dosakaya Pachadi | Cucumber Chutney
Andhra style cucumber chutney also known as dosakaya pachadi. It is prepared with cucumber, spices and herbs. This is often made in Andhra homes and also served in Andhra restaurant meals.
Dessert
Coconut Ladoo Recipe with Jaggery | Kobbari Louz Recipe
Healthy Coconut ladoo made using jaggery.
Appetizer
Chicken Fry Recipe
Make Chicken Fry in 2 ways. The first one is the delicious Andhra restaurant style Kodi Vepudu and the second one is the crispy chicken fry (recipe in the post with stepwise photos)
Side
Beetroot chutney (Beetroot pachadi)
Beetroot chutney is a slightly spicy, sweet & tangy condiment made with beets, chilies & spices. This andhra style beetroot pachadi goes well not only with dosa, rice, parathas, sandwiches & wraps but also with plain rice.
Main Course
Andhra Chicken Curry Recipe (Kodi Kura)
Make this delicious Andhra style traditional chicken curry with pantry staples. It is spicy, delicious and flavorsome. It goes well with garelu, rice, chapati and onion raita.