ANDHRA PRADESH CUISINE Known As : Spiciest Cuisine in India. Most Exotic Dish : Hyderabadi Cuisine. Famous Delicacies : Hyderabadi Biryani, Shahi Kababs, Pulihara, Yatamamsam. Famous Sweet Dishes : Pootha Rekulu, Laddu.

World Famous Hyderabad Biryani

Andhra Pradesh Cuisine – Bringing To You The Spiciest Flavors

Everything about the state of Andhra Pradesh has been absolutely different and unique. So how could cuisine be any different. In fact, it has silently become one of the most sought after cuisine from Indian Kitchens. Dishes of Andhra Pradesh are considered to be the spiciest of all Indian cuisines. So if you have developed an affinity for spicy delicacies of India, brace yourself for something special. Rice is the staple food of Andhra Pradesh. The state is also the second largest producer of rice in the country after West Bengal. So you will find a huge number of dishes based on rice and rice product.

Andhra Pradesh is a rich state in the variety of Non vegetarian dishes as well. The 'City of Nizams' , Hyderabad has one of the best attractions in the form of its cuisine. Cuisine of Hyderabad is slightly different from rest of Andhra Pradesh. You might find a huge similarity between Hyderabad cuisine and Mughlai Cuisine. No matter which place you belong to you, if you are a foodie, you must have heard of Hyderabadi Biryani. And when you are in Andhra Pradesh, your trip is incomplete till you get a taste of this wonderful dish.

Vegetarian Delights

One would notice that the number of vegetarian dishes are more in Andhra Pradesh than non vegetarian stuff. The main dish of Andhra Pradesh is called 'Pulihara', which is a tamarind rice dish. It is eaten with lentil dishes and the famous and evergreen Sambar. This dish is generally had during lunch and dinner. For breakfast, the main delicacies are Dosa, Pesarattu and upma. Best time to visit Andhra Pradesh is during the festival of Makar Sakranti. It is the main festival in Andhra Pradesh and people here pamper themselves with the most splendid delicacies. The number of dishes virtually doubles up as festival of Makar Sakranti comes up.

Non Vegetarian Exquisites

As you move closer to the coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, non vegetarian dishes seem to be more prominent, especially sea food. Fish and prawns are the most liked dishes. Their specialty is that they are cooked in sesame and coconut oil which are mixed with grounded pepper flavor. There are dishes of chicken and mutton as well. The one that is common is all non vegetarian dishes, and in fact in vegetarian dishes as well, is the spice factor. It is right at the top.

Nizam Touch

Hyderabadi Cuisine or the Nizam Cuisine is a totally different genre. One dish that is probably known to all is the Hyderabadi Biryani. What makes it different form other biryanis is the lavish use of mutton and chicken. Biryani here is of two types, Kacchi biryani with raw meat and Pakki biryani with cooked meat. The vegetarian version of biryani too is as delicious.