9 Dishes From Telegu Cuisine You Absolutely Must Try
1.
Palakura Pappu
Palakura Pappu is Andhra & Telangana’s version of dal. Pappu means dal and Palakura means spinach.
2. Pusa/Karapusa
This is a popular snack similar to sev. They are named so because they look like threads, which is what pusa means in Telugu.
3. Putharekulu
This melt-in-your-mouth dessert is a starch-paper roll stuffed with powdered sugar and dry fruits and nuts.
4.
Pesarattu
A delectable dosa made from moong dal, this is an essential in the cuisine.
5.
Palakova
This milky treat is basically Andhra’s version of a peda.
6.
Junnu
Junnu is another delicious caramel-like dessert that is prepared using first-lactation milk.
7.
Aratikaya Pulusu
This is a curry made out of raw bananas. Delicious and spicy!
8.
Punugulu
This is another snack item that is popular in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. They’re tiny balls of deliciousness served with chutney.
9. Aratikaya Vepudu
Aratikaya means raw banana. This is essentially a spiced raw banana dish.
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