Andhra India Food

Deep-fried whole wheat puffed bread served with a spiced potato curry. Savory and hearty. Tear the bread and scoop up the curry.

Spiced chickpea curry served with puffy deep-fried bread. Rich, spicy, and savory. Eat with hands by dipping bread into the curry.

An omelette cooked with or served alongside bread slices. Savory and comforting. A classic breakfast dish.

Simple boiled eggs, likely seasoned with salt and pepper. Soft whites and firm yolks. Eaten as a light protein snack.

Omelette made with onions, tomatoes, chilies, and Indian spices. Savory, slightly spicy, and fluffy. Typically eaten with toast or roti.

Sandwich filled with fresh or grilled vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and onion. Crisp and light. Served as a snack or light meal.

A spicy mashed vegetable curry served with buttered soft bread rolls. Savory, buttery, and flavorful. Dip the bread generously into the mash.

Fried pastry pockets filled with spiced potatoes and peas. Crispy shell with a soft, savory filling. Best eaten hot with chutney.

Vegetables coated in spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried. Crispy and savory fritters. Dip in chutney or ketchup.

Cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) battered and deep-fried. Soft inside with a crunchy exterior. A rich vegetarian snack.

Spiced potato patties, pan-fried until golden. Crispy outside and soft inside. Served with tamarind or mint chutney.

Chunks of chicken coated in spiced batter and deep-fried. Crunchy, savory, and juicy. A popular non-vegetarian starter.

Indo-Chinese dish with paneer cubes tossed in a spicy, tangy soy-based sauce with peppers. Savory and chewy. Eaten as a snack or with rice.

Battered chicken pieces tossed in a spicy chili-soy sauce with onions and peppers. Savory, spicy, and tangy. A popular fusion dish.

Spicy, deep-fried chicken bites marinated with ginger, garlic, and red chilies. Crispy and intensely flavorful. Served as a hot appetizer.

Thin, crisp disc made from lentil flour, roasted over an open flame. Smoky and crunchy. Eaten as a side or appetizer.

Roasted papad topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Crunchy, spicy, and refreshing. A light, flavorful starter.

Deep-fried potato strips. Salty and crispy. A universal side dish served with ketchup.

Fried potato wedges tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. Crispy and sticky. An Indo-Chinese snack.

A warm soup made from yellow lentils and mild spices. Earthy and comforting. Sipped as a starter.

Thick soup with sweet corn kernels and vegetables. Sweet and savory. A light, warming starter.

Spicy, soy-based soup with chicken and vegetables, topped with crispy fried noodles. Savory and textured. A popular Indo-Chinese soup.

Tangy and spicy soup with vegetables and vinegar. Bold and zesty flavors. Helps stimulate the appetite.

Creamy soup made with fresh mushrooms. Earthy and rich. Served warm with bread.

Smooth soup made from ripe tomatoes and spices. Tangy and sweet. A classic comfort soup.

Sliced fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, carrot, and onion. Crisp and refreshing. Served as a side dish.

Freshly sliced cucumbers, possibly seasoned with lemon or chat masala. Cool and hydrating. Balances spicy meals.

Plain yogurt (curd). Creamy and cooling. Eaten to soothe the palate after spicy food.

Yogurt mixed with grated cucumber and mild spices. Creamy and refreshing. A classic cooling side dish.

Yogurt with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Creamy with a crunch. Complements biryanis and curries.

Yogurt mixed with tiny fried chickpea flour balls (boondi). Creamy with soft or crispy textures. Savory and spiced.

Sweetened yogurt mixed with cocktail fruits. Creamy, sweet, and fruity. Serves as a dessert or sweet side.

Chunks of paneer marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled in a tandoor. Smoky and savory with a soft texture. Served with mint chutney.

Potatoes marinated in spices and yogurt, roasted in a clay oven. Smoky, spicy, and tender. A flavorful vegetarian appetizer.

Minced mixed vegetables seasoned with spices and grilled on skewers. Smoky and savory. Soft texture inside.

Green patties made from spinach, peas, and potatoes. Savory and herbaceous. Fried or grilled until crisp.

Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in a tandoor. Smoky, tender, and reddish in color. A classic starter.

Whole chicken marinated in yogurt and traditional spices, roasted in a clay oven. Smoky, charred, and juicy. Served with onions and lemon.

Half portion of chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted in a clay oven. Smoky flavor and tender meat.

Shrimp marinated in spices and yogurt, grilled to perfection. Smoky and succulent. A premium seafood appetizer.

Minced chicken patties with lentils and spices, pan-fried. Soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture. Rich and savory.

Chunks of fish marinated in spices and grilled. Smoky, flaky, and tender. Served with mint sauce.

Minced lamb mixed with spices and grilled on skewers. Juicy, smoky, and robustly flavored. Eat with naan or mint chutney.

Chicken marinated in cream, cheese, and mild spices, then grilled. Creamy, tender, and mild. A rich, white-colored kebab.

Chicken drumsticks marinated in spices and grilled. Smoky and juicy. Fun to eat with hands.

Chicken marinated in a rich cashew and cream paste, then grilled. Mild, nutty, and creamy flavor.

A thin, crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentil batter. Savory and light. Served with chutney and sambar.

Crispy rice crepe filled with a spiced potato mixture. Savory, crispy, and filling. A very popular South Indian breakfast.

Dosa filled with a spiced paneer (cottage cheese) mixture. Rich and savory. Served with coconut chutney.

Dosa topped or filled with chopped onions and spices. Crispy with a sweet onion crunch. Served with sambar.

Steamed rice cakes served with spicy lentil soup (sambar). Soft, fluffy, and spongy. A healthy, light meal.

Fried savory lentil donuts served with sambar. Crispy outside and soft inside. Dip the vada in the sambar.

Thick rice pancake topped with onions and tomatoes. Soft, spongy, and savory. Served with chutneys.

Thick porridge made from roasted semolina and spices. Savory and grainy texture. A warm breakfast dish.

Thick rice pancake topped with mixed vegetables. Soft, savory, and colorful. Served with sambar.

Layered flatbread from Kerala made with flour. Flaky, crispy, and soft. Best eaten with rich curries.

Steamed white rice. Fluffy and neutral. The base staple for curries.

Aromatic Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds (jeera). Fragrant and slightly nutty. Pairs well with dal and curries.

Spiced rice dish cooked with mixed vegetables. Aromatic and flavorful. Served with raita.

Stir-fried rice with vegetables and soy sauce. Savory and distinct grains. An Indo-Chinese staple.

Aromatic rice and chicken cooked together in a sealed pot (dum style). Rich spices and tender meat. A famous Indian dish.

Spiced rice and mutton cooked slowly in a sealed pot. Deeply flavorful and aromatic. A rich, celebratory dish.

Spiced rice layered with cooked fish. Aromatic with seafood flavors. Served with yogurt or salan.

Biryani rice served with spiced boiled or fried eggs. Flavorful and filling.

Mildly spiced rice cooked with mixed vegetables. Light and aromatic. A simpler alternative to biryani.

Spiced rice cooked with succulent prawns. Rich and seafood-forward. A luxurious rice dish.

Sweet and savory rice dish with fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Rich and mild. Named after 'nine gems'.

Stir-fried rice with chicken, eggs, and vegetables. Savory and satisfying. An Indo-Chinese classic.

Curry made with potatoes and green peas in a tomato-based sauce. Homely and savory. Eat with roti or rice.

Dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with spices. Savory and textured. A staple vegetarian dish.

Potatoes cooked in a spinach gravy. Earthy, healthy, and mildly spiced. Best with naan.

Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds and mild spices. Simple, dry, and savory. Great as a side dish.

Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Savory and slightly crunchy. Not slimy if cooked well.

Smoky mashed eggplant cooked with onions and tomatoes. Rich, savory, and soft. Best eaten with flatbread.

Paneer cubes in a rich, creamy tomato and butter gravy. Sweet, savory, and mild. A very popular vegetarian curry.

Green peas cooked in a spiced gravy. Sweet peas balance the savory sauce. Good with rice or roti.

Cauliflower florets cooked in a spicy masala sauce. Flavorful and textured. A dry or semi-dry curry.

Chickpeas cooked in a tangy, spicy tomato-based sauce. Robust and hearty. Classic North Indian dish.

Paneer cooked with bell peppers and fresh spices in a wok (kadhai). Spicy and flavorful. Semi-dry consistency.

Fried vegetable or cheese dumplings in a creamy, mild cashew gravy. Rich, sweet, and soft. A special occasion dish.

Yellow lentils tempered with ghee, spices, and garlic. Comforting and savory. Essential Indian staple.

Whole black lentils and kidney beans cooked with butter and cream. Rich, creamy, and dark. Slow-cooked for depth of flavor.

Assorted seasonal vegetables cooked in a spiced curry. Healthy and flavorful. A standard vegetarian main.

Stuffed paneer sandwiches in a rich, creamy gravy. Mild and luxurious. Similar to butter masala but more elaborate.

Vegetables, fruits, and nuts in a creamy, sweet, and mild white gravy. Rich and nutty. Very mild heat.

Baby potatoes cooked in a rich, spicy yogurt-based gravy. Flavorful and tender. A Kashmiri specialty.

Peas and fenugreek leaves in a creamy white sauce. Mild, slightly bitter from fenugreek, and sweet from cream.

Paneer cubes and green peas in a tomato gravy. A classic home-style curry. Savory and satisfying.

Paneer cubes in a smooth, pureed spinach gravy. Earthy and mildly spiced. A healthy and popular choice.

Paneer in a thick, creamy gravy made with nuts and cream. Royal, rich, and sweet. Very mild spice.

Grilled paneer tikka pieces served in a spicy, rich orange gravy. Smoky and flavorful. A robust curry.

Mixed vegetables in a very spicy, thick coconut-based gravy. Heat-forward and flavorful. For those who like spice.

Chicken pieces cooked in a standard onion-tomato gravy. Savory and homely. Good with rice or bread.

Chicken cooked in a thick, spicy gravy with boiled egg often added. Rich and flavorful.

Grilled chicken tikka pieces in a creamy, spiced orange sauce. Smoky and rich. A global favorite.

Chicken in a silky, creamy tomato and butter sauce. Mild, sweet, and rich. One of the most famous Indian dishes.

Chicken cooked in a nutritious spinach gravy. Earthy and savory. A healthy curry option.

Spicy chicken curry with coconut milk and curry leaves. Rich and aromatic. A South Indian style dish.

Chicken cooked in a deep red, aromatic gravy usually associated with lamb. Rich with spices like cardamom and cloves.

Minced chicken meat cooked in a spiced gravy. Soft texture and savory. Great with bread.

Chicken in a mild, creamy sauce made with yogurt and nuts. Rich and delicate flavor.

Chicken cooked with bell peppers and fresh ground spices. Spicy and semi-dry. A flavorful stir-fry style curry.

Chicken curry cooked with a large amount of onions. Sweet and savory profile from the onions.

Chicken stir-fried with vegetables and chilies in a thick sauce. Spicy, tangy, and crunchy.

Spicy chicken curry with bold flavors typical of Rajasthan. Often uses dried red chilies and yogurt.

Chicken cooked with pickling spices (achar). Tangy, spicy, and aromatic. Distinctive flavor.

A Goan dish with chicken in a fiery, vinegary sauce with potatoes. Very spicy and tangy.

Chicken curry flavored strongly with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Earthy and savory.

Chicken cooked in a style influenced by Afghan cuisine, often mild and nutty. Rich and flavorful.

A rich chicken curry, possibly with nutty or creamy elements, named after Peshawari cuisine.

Goat or lamb meat cooked in a traditional spiced gravy. Deep, rich flavors. Best eaten with rice.

Mutton pieces cooked in a thick, spicy masala paste. Robust and hearty.

Minced mutton cooked with peas or potatoes in a spiced gravy. Savory and textured.

Kashmiri lamb curry with a signature red sauce colored by chili and alkanet root. Aromatic with fennel and ginger.

Spicy and tangy mutton curry with vinegar and potatoes. A hot Goan specialty.

Mutton slow-cooked in a creamy, yogurt-based sauce with nuts. Mild, rich, and tender.

Spicy mutton curry from Rajasthan. Usually features strong chili heat and rich spices.

Mutton cooked with tangy pickling spices. Distinctive sour and spicy flavor.

Mutton curry flavored with dried fenugreek leaves. Earthy aroma and savory taste.

Rich mutton curry inspired by Afghan flavors. Likely mild and savory.

Minced meat dish with Afghan-style spices. Savory and hearty.

Grilled kebabs cooked further in a spicy masala gravy. Smoky and sauce-rich.

A meat curry likely following Peshawar or Karachi style recipes. Rich and spicy.

Soup or stew made from trotters (feet). Sticky, rich, and nutritious. Eaten with naan.

Shrimp cooked in a coconut or tomato-based curry. Sweet seafood flavor with spices.

Grilled prawns in a rich, creamy tomato-onion gravy. Smoky and luxurious.

Fish pieces simmered in a tangy, spiced gravy. Light and flavorful.

Fish cooked in a thick, spicy paste. Intense flavors coat the fish.

Grilled fish chunks in a creamy, rich gravy. Smoky and smooth.

Boiled eggs in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. Simple and satisfying.

Boiled or fried eggs in a thick, spicy sauce. Richer than standard egg curry.

A thick stew of chicken, lentils, and wheat, slow-cooked to a paste. Rich, savory, and high-protein.

Slow-cooked stew of mutton, wheat, and lentils. Past-like consistency, rich and savory.

Brain curry (bheja fry). Soft, creamy texture with spices. A delicacy for adventurous eaters.

Simple whole wheat flatbread cooked on a griddle. Soft and thin. A daily staple.

Whole wheat flatbread baked in a clay oven (tandoor). Slightly crispy and smoky.

Paper-thin flatbread folded like a handkerchief. Soft and chewy. Great for wrapping around kebabs.

Flatbread made from chickpea flour and spices. Nutty and savory.

Leavened flatbread stuffed with mixed vegetables. Soft and filling.

Soft leavened bread, often topped with coriander or seeds. Mild flavor.

Kulcha stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Savory and hearty.

Kulcha stuffed with spiced onions. Sweet and savory crunch inside.

Leavened flatbread baked in a tandoor. Soft, pillowy, and slightly charred.

Naan brushed generously with butter. Rich and soft. A classic accompaniment.

Naan topped with chopped garlic and cilantro. Aromatic and savory.

Naan stuffed with spiced paneer cheese. Rich and satisfying.

Naan stuffed with minced chicken. Savory and meat-filled. almost a meal in itself.

Naan stuffed with spiced minced mutton. Rich and heavy.

Naan topped with dried mint leaves. Aromatic and refreshing.

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced potatoes and pan-fried with butter. Savory and comforting.

Paratha stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower. Crispy and savory.

Paratha stuffed with spiced onions. Sweet, savory, and crunchy.

Layered whole wheat flatbread. Flaky and crispy. Good for scooping thick curries.

Paratha stuffed with spiced cottage cheese. Rich and soft.

Paratha stuffed with a mix of spiced vegetables. Hearty and nutritious.

Paratha stuffed with egg mixture or with an egg cooked onto it. Savory and protein-rich.

Spiced milk tea brewed with cardamom, ginger, and other spices. Warm, sweet, and aromatic.

Chilled brewed tea, usually sweetened and served with lemon. Refreshing and cool.

Hot brewed coffee, served black or with milk. Energizing and warm.

Carbonated soft drinks. Sweet, fizzy, and cold.

Yogurt drink blended with mango pulp. Sweet, creamy, and thick. A favorite Indian drink.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice with water and sugar. Tart and refreshing.

Sparkling soda water with fresh lime juice, available sweet or salty. Fizzy and cooling.

Plain carbonated water. Crisp and bubbly.

Milk blended with mango. Sweet, creamy, and rich.

Milk blended with ripe banana. Sweet, thick, and filling.

Traditional yogurt drink, available sweet or salted. Cooling and digestive.

Freshly blended fruit juice. Sweet and vitamin-rich. Choose from various fruits.

Thick blended drink with fruit and yogurt. Creamy, cold, and refreshing.

Bottled mineral water.

Thin, spiced yogurt drink (chaas). Savory, cooling, and aids digestion.

Large bottle of popular Thai lager. Crisp, malty, and refreshing.

Large bottle of Thai lager beer. Smooth and slightly sweet.

Premium Thai lager. Rich barley flavor and crisp hops. Served cold.

International pale lager. Crisp, clean, and mildly bitter.

Fruit-flavored rum cooler. Sweet and fizzy.

A wine cooler drink. Sweet and fruity.

Blended Scotch whisky. Smoky and smooth. Served neat or on rocks.

Blended Scotch whisky. Vibrant and smoky. Standard mixing whisky.

Blended Scotch whisky. Smooth, honeyed, and rich.

Blended Scotch whisky known for smoothness. Popular in Thailand.

Local distilled spirit (often rum-based despite the name). Strong and distinct flavor. Usually mixed with soda or cola.

Clear vodka. Neutral spirit. Good for cocktails or shots.

Swedish vodka. Rich, full-bodied, and complex. Premium quality.

Premium French vodka made from wheat. Very smooth and clean taste.

White rum. Light and aromatic. Classic mixer for mojitos.

Spiced rum. Rich vanilla and spice notes. Mixes well with cola.

London Dry Gin. Aromatic with floral and citrus botanicals.

Classic dry gin. Juniper-forward flavor. The standard for Gin & Tonics.

Fine Champagne Cognac. Complex, fruity, and floral. Sipping spirit.

Very Superior Old Pale Cognac. Smooth, well-balanced, and woody.

Glass of house red wine. Likely dry and medium-bodied.

Glass of house white wine. Likely crisp and fruity.

Italian bitter liqueur. Herbal and citrusy. Served as an aperitif.

Italian vermouth. Aromatic fortified wine. Served on rocks or in cocktails.

Irish cream liqueur. Rich, creamy, and sweet with cocoa notes.

Coconut flavored Caribbean rum. Sweet and tropical. Good with pineapple juice.

Italian anise-flavored liqueur. Sweet and licorice-like. Served neat or with coffee.

French orange liqueur. Sweet, citrusy, and strong. Digestif or cocktail ingredient.