Jowar is a major crop in Telangana. Jowar rotis are a staple in the northern part of the state.
Jonna Rotte (Jowar Roti)
Otti Chepalu (dried fish) curry is an integral part of village festivals and often offered to goddesses.
Otti Chepalu Or Endu Chepala
Ankapur chicken is a famous spicy curry from Ankapur village in Telangana. The dish is made with red chillies and country chicken.
Ankapur Desi Chicken
Everybody loves Hyderabadi Biryani. What makes this rice dish stand out is the aroma of the spices combined with the texture of chicken or mutton.
Hyderabadi Biryani
A sweet dish which is quite similar to the Maharashtrian delight puran poli, bobbatlu is a roti stuffed with sweet lentil. The ghee adds to the flavour.
Bobbatlu or Bakshalu
This classic sweet dish made with jaggery and dry fruits is specially prepared during the Bathukamma festival.
Malidha Laddu
A quintessential Hyderabadi dessert, double ka meetha combines the goodness of bread, rabdi and sugar syrup.
Talakaya curry is a mutton dish prepared in a tamarind sauce. The word talakeya means a goat head.
Talakaya Curry
A deep fried corn snack, makka garelu is a quite famous all across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Makka Garelu
Guggilu bobbarlu is a healthy salad made with black-eyed peas, onion, chillies and curry leaves.
Guggilu Bobbarlu