5 Must-Try Traditional Dishes Of Telangana Cuisine

Telangana cuisine is often hot & spicy, and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes commonly use spices like tamarind, sesame seeds, red chillies, and asafoetida with bread/roti being their staple food. There is a range of spicy vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. From starting the morning with Sarva Pindi to ending your day with tasty Shahi Thukda, take a look at these must-try traditional dishes of Telangana cuisine:-

1. Pachi Pulusu

This stew-like food resembles rasam, it is not made in the same way as a stew because the word pachi means "raw". The ingredients for Pachi Pulusu are tamarind, onions, chillies, jaggery, and a number of other spices. The tamarind merely needs to be soaked in lukewarm water to be used while preparing Pachi Pulusu.

2. Sarva Pindi

The one dish that best represents the state's culinary heritage is sarva pindi, a savoury pancake. It is known as Tapala Chekka and Ginne App too. To maintain the integrity of the dish it is cooked in a deep, round pan.

3. Golichina Mamsam

For non-veg lovers, you can try Golichina, which is a Telugu word that means "fried". Juicy pieces of mutton infused into a rich stew with regional spices are cooked over a low flame for hours so the meat can completely absorb the flavour of the curry. Onion, ginger, garlic, and a lot of masalas are used in its preparation. It is served with rice, dosa, or chapatis.

4. Vankaya Pulusu

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This brinjal-based main course is very popular in Telangana. It is made with a very small number of ingredients, almost no spices, and relies on tamarind and green chillies for flavour. Cubed brinjal is cooked till it almost falls apart. People also use drumsticks (Tasty Drumstick Recipes For The Healthy Vegetarian Soul), gourd, or okra in place of the brinjal.

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5. Shikampuri Kebab

It is a popular non-veg dish of Telangana. Mutton or chicken is used to make these meat patties, along with spices, ginger, garlic, eggs, and chana dal. Green chilli peppers, coriander leaves, and finely chopped onions go into the filling of patties. The patties are cooked till golden brown in hot oil before being served.

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6. Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda, also known as Double Ka Meetha, is a unique delicacy made from fried bread dipped in milk. People of Telangana are obsessed with Shahi TukdaWhile on a trip to Telangana, you shouldn't forget to try this sweet treat, which offers you a great flavour in every bite.

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