Telangana cuisine
Telangana Cuisine[edit | edit source]
Telangana cuisine is a distinctive culinary tradition from the Telangana region in India. It is known for its rich flavors, spicy dishes, and the use of a variety of ingredients that reflect the cultural diversity of the region. Telangana cuisine is influenced by the local ingredients available in the region, as well as the culinary practices of the various communities that inhabit the area.
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The cuisine of Telangana makes extensive use of millets, pulses, and spices. Commonly used ingredients include:
- Millets: Such as jowar (sorghum) and bajra (pearl millet), which are staple grains in the region.
- Pulses: Including toor dal, chana dal, and moong dal.
- Spices: Such as red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, and cumin.
- Tamarind: Used for its tangy flavor in many dishes.
- Sesame seeds: Often used in chutneys and curries.
Popular Dishes[edit | edit source]
Telangana cuisine features a variety of dishes that are both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Some of the popular dishes include:
- Sajja Roti: A type of flatbread made from bajra flour.
- Sakinalu: A traditional snack made during festivals, prepared with rice flour and sesame seeds.
- Pesarattu: A type of dosa made from green gram batter.
- Kodi Kura: A spicy chicken curry.
- Pachi Pulusu: A raw tamarind soup that is typically served cold.
Vegetarian Dishes[edit | edit source]
.jpg)
Vegetarian dishes are an integral part of Telangana cuisine. Some popular vegetarian dishes include:
- Pesara Pappu Pulusu: A tangy lentil stew made with moong dal and tamarind.
- Gutti Vankaya: Stuffed eggplant curry.
- Aaku Koora: Leafy green curries made with spinach or other greens.
Non-Vegetarian Dishes[edit | edit source]
Non-vegetarian dishes are also widely enjoyed in Telangana. Some of the popular non-vegetarian dishes include:
- Mamsam Pulusu: A spicy mutton curry.
- Chepala Pulusu: A fish curry made with tamarind and spices.
- Natu Kodi Pulusu: A country chicken curry.
Snacks and Sweets[edit | edit source]
Telangana is known for its variety of snacks and sweets, which are often prepared during festivals and special occasions. Some popular snacks and sweets include:
- Garelu: A type of vada made from urad dal.
- Ariselu: A sweet made from rice flour and jaggery.
- Boorelu: Sweet dumplings made with a filling of chana dal and jaggery.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
