Quiz: Get your Andhra mantra right!

Guthi vankaya koora or curry is a native Andhra recipe. In Telugu, 'Guthi' means 'bunch' or 'as a whole' and 'Vankaya' means '_______'. Therefore, the name literally translates to a curry cooked in a way that vegetables retain their original shape. Fill in the blank.

Sorrel leaves are an intrinsic part of Andhra cuisine and sometimes referred to as Andhra Mata (Mother Andhra). Name the pickled pachadi/ chutney made of sorrel leaves that is served in Andhra restaurants with the famous Dal / Gun Powder.

__________ or mung bean dosa is a crepe-like bread made with green gram (moong dal) batter. This is eaten as breakfast and as a snack and is typically served with ginger or tamarind chutney. Green chilies, ginger and onions are used in some variants. Fill in the blank.

It is widely believed that Mughlai culinary traditions joined with local traditions to create Hyderabadi cuisine. Local folklore attributes the creation of __________ to the chef of the first Nizam in the mid 18th century. Name this famous Hyderabadi dish cooked with basmati rice and goat meat and cooked with the dum pukht method.

A regular find during all Telugu festivals, this sweet dish is prepared using a rice-urad dal batter, packed with shredded dry fruits and channa dal mixture called aspoornam and then deep-fried in oil until golden brown. Name this dish.

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