Beerakaya Tomato Pachadi (Chutney)
Most Andhra meals are incomplete without a pachadi. It’s a must that every meal has to have a chutney or a pickle. Mom sends me aavakaya, tokkudu pachadi, maagaya, tomato aavakaya, nimmakaya pachadi and so many more. I had no idea how much I depeneded on mom for pickles, and also the amount of pickles we eat on a day to day basis. …
Dosaavakaya (Indian Cucumber Pickle)
Allam Pachadi (Ginger Chutney)
The most amazing chutneys and pickles come from Andhra and it’s no surprise since the most spicy mirchi (dried red chilli) comes from Guntur. Guntur is where my dad was brought up. He lived there for his entire childhood and his teenage years, before moving to Hyderabad in his early 20’s. Though he’s lived in Hyderabad …
Vankaya Kothimeera (Brinjal Coriander) Pachadi
I still remember the smell of fresh tiragamata (talimpu) of a pachadi being made at home. The potent vapors that the dried red chili release when being shallow fried in oil giving you the sneezes is one of the best memories of my childhood. We never have food without having a pickle. When I came to the …