Andhra Food has always been known for its spices. The variations in the dishes lies in the different cultures of the state where comprises mouth-watering non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. 

Aratikaya Bajji is a deep fried fritters in Andhra Pradesh.Also known as the raw banana bajji ,it is stuffed with onions,green chillies and coriander leaves with a dash of lemon juice sprinked.

ratikaya Bajji is a deep fried fritters in Andhra Pradesh.Also known as the raw banana bajji ,it is stuffed with onions,green chillies and coriander leaves with a dash of lemon juice sprinked.

Chepa Pulusu is fresh fish cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce with freshly ground spices. This particular dish tastes best the next day after the fish pieces are soaked in the tamarind and spice juices and served with hot steamed white rice and sliced onions.

Chepa Pulusu is fresh fish cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce with freshly ground spices. This particular dish tastes best the next day after the fish pieces are soaked in the tamarind and spice juices and served with hot steamed white rice and sliced onions.

Mirapakaya Bajji is chilli stuffed with a tangy spice mix.Then it is dipped in besan batter and fried.Later the chilli is stuffed again with tangy onion filling. The combination of tangy onions and chillies is pure bliss.

Mirapakaya Bajji is chilli stuffed with a tangy spice mix.Then it is dipped in besan batter and fried.Later the chilli is stuffed again with tangy onion filling. The combination of tangy onions and chillies is pure bliss.

Punugulu or Punukulu is a deep fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices. It is often served with peanut chutney called Palli chutney or traditional coconut chutney also called as verusenaga or kandhi pachadi made with toor dal.

Punugulu or Punukulu is a deep fried snack made with rice, urad dal and other spices. It is often served with peanut chutney called Palli chutney or traditional coconut chutney also called as verusenaga or kandhi pachadi made with toor dal.

Uppindi is broken rice upma with an aromatic, flavorful and delicious dish which is very popular in Andhra Pradesh.People of different regions prepare this dish differently according to their own taste.