Punukulu are little crispy fritters from Andhra region, often had as a tea time snack or even as a breakfast item in some parts. These are kind of inbetween bhaji and bonda, as the exterior looks golden and crispy, the inner portion tastes soft and chevy. Would be right to call it Moong Methu Pakora. (Moong Dal Fritters / Pesara Punukulu / Moong Dal Pakodi / Moong Dal Bhaji )
Mochai Kurma (Vall Whole Bean Kurma) is a delicious side dish that goes well with both Rice and Chappathi. Many might be unfamiliar with the English name of it.To be more specific,I have posted the picture of Mochai along.This kurma basically gets it's flavor from Vall bean (Mochai).
Beans Paruppu Usili is a south indian vegetable side dish that goes well with rice especially curd rice.
Just another simple fish fry recipe with a tinge of Andhra taste. Chepa- Fish, Vepudu- Fry.
Rice flavoured with tangy tamarind paste and tempered with nuts and spices. There are quite a few ways of preparing this dish, each region has its own style. Here's Andhra style Tamarind rice called Pulihora / puliyodhara / Chitrannam.
Here is an easy tasty preparation to include Bitter Gourd in our meal.
Bitter gourd – English / Pavakkai – Tamil / Karela – Hindi / Kakara Kaaya – Telugu / Kaipakka – Malayalam / Hagala Kayi – Kannada
This is one of the famous recipe of kanchipuram.Its also called kudalai idli.
Its a dry sambol that can be taken with hoppers, string hoppers, thosai, puttu even white rice. But you need "ural" to make it. Even dry grinders do not give the exact taste.
Famous chutney from Coastal Andhra Pradesh area. All the credit goes to one of my close friend who shared this recipe with me. Gongura (Sour greens) chutney, sometimes termed as pachadi, is a great side for rice, usually served with a dollop of ghee.