Food of Andhra Pradesh     

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It’s not just the culture and festivals that make Andhra Pradesh a famous tourist destination, its cuisine is equally famous. Food in Andhra Pradesh is particularly famous due to Hyderabad. Ask anyone who know anything about Andhra Pradesh and the prompt reply you will either get is Charminar or Hyderabadi cuisine.

While touring Andhra Pradesh, make sure to taste the delicacies of this state that are hot and spicy. Food in Andhra Pradesh is prepared using spices liberally. Hyderabadi biryani is one thing that is not worth missing while touring Andhra Pradesh. The food here is mainly vegetarian and the seafood is liked only in its coastal region.

Pulihara or tamarind rice is one the main delicacies of Andhra Pradesh. Apart from this, Andhra is famous for its pickles and chutneys. Gongoora is an aromatic green chutney that is prepared almost in every home of Andhra Pradesh. Mango pickle or Avakkaya is also a popular delicacy of this Indian state.

Satiate your taste buds with the Mughlai delicacies especially the Hyderabadi cuisine. Do make it a point to taste the famous Chowki dinner of Andhra Pradesh which is served in a typical Nawabi style on a low table also called Chowki.