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The study of history reveals that major portion of the southern India (Dakshina Padham) was extended by Andhra region. Several dynasties ruled over this part of the country. Historically the earliest mention of the Andhras appeared in the Aitareya Brahmana (B.C.800). It was called Dakshina Padh during those days. Historians felt that Andhras, Pulindas, Sabaras, and many other sects lived in Dakshina Padh. But it is only in the Mauryan age that one gets historical evidence of the Andhras as a political power in the southeastern Deccan.
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eaten with a ginger chutney. MLA Pesarattu is a popular variation of pesarattu filled with spiced semolina. Vada and uttapam are two dishes that are also made with rice.[1] Sambar (Pappuchaaru) is another type of common stew. Perugu - The last item of the meal. Perugu (curd) is normally consumed with an accompaniment like pachadi or ooragaya.
Evening snacks
At home, many savoury snacks make appearance during evening time. These are
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Kaarappoosa - Chekkalu - Jantikalu - Sakinalu or Chakkiralu - Chuppulu Chegodilu Guggillu - Pakodi - Boondi Mixture' (Boondi mixed with chopped onions and lemon juice) Ponganalu Punukulu - Upma - Bondaalu or Punukulu' with spicy dips (allam pachadi) Mirapakaya Bajji - a local variety of extra-hot chillies stuffed with spices and dipped in chick pea batter and fried Ullipakodi - fritters made with sliced onion and spices in chickpea batter Gaare - (similar to Vada). Gaares are a deep fried and spiced dough. Perugu gaare / Aavadalu - Gaare are marinated in a yogurt sauce.
Desserts
The cuisine of Hyderabad is equally famous for its desserts. There is a good
range of sweet dishes available here, one of them is the 'Double-ka-Meetha', a bread and cashew nut pudding. Another popular sweet dish is the 'Qubani-kaMeetha' which is a stewed apricot dessert. Then, the 'ande-ka-Piyosi' made with eggs, almonds and purified butter , 'Badam-ki-Jhab', a candy and 'Dil-eFirdaus', a rich, milk-based sweet are the widely eaten desserts. Apart from these delectable desserts, one can also enjoy a wide variety of fruits like Mangoes, 'Anabshahi' grapes, custard apples, etc. After a wholesome Hyderabadi food, come to an end of your gastronomic journey with a 'Paan'. Many small hotels and restaurants around the Charminar area offer authentic Hyderabadi dishes.
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