By Ujjainee Roy
January 14, 2024
Andhra Pradesh celebrates the festival of Sankranti in diverse ways; some regions have a larger focus on rice, jaggery and seasonal produce, while some dairy-based recipes are also quite popular. Here are some of the widely made Sankranti dishes of Andhra Pradesh
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Ellu Bella is a special mixture made with sesame seeds, jaggery, grated coconut, peanuts, and fried dal. This mixture is often exchanged among friends and family as a gesture of goodwill and prosperity during Sankranti.
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This sweet delicacy made with rice flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds has a crispy texture and is usually made by flattening out the rice flour dough and deep-frying it
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These deep-fried lentil fritters are made from urad dal batter. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a popular savoury snack during Sankranti celebrations
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Kajjikayalu is a sot of gujiya that's crescent-shaped and filled with a mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, and khoya. They are deep-fried to a golden brown, creating a crispy outer layer
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Nuvvula Undalu are nutritious sesame and jaggery balls, which are similar to tilgul, another popular Sankranti delicacy that's popular in the west
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Mamidikaya Pulihora is a tangy and flavourful rice dish made with grated raw mango, rice, and a blend of spices. The sourness of the raw mango adds a refreshing twist to the traditional pulihora
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Sajja Rotte is a rustic and wholesome flatbread made from millet flour, which is also known as sajja pindi. It is often paired with ghee or something tangy
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