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Aditi Singh

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APRIL 24, 2024

10 Andhra Pradesh's classic sweet treats

Also known as Athirasam, Ariselu is a traditional crispy sweet made from rice flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds; similar to biscuits 

 Ariselu

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This delicate and paper-thin sweet is made with rice flour, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits; it’ll melt in your mouth at your first bite 

Pootharekulu

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Boorelu are deep-fried dumplings made from a mixture of soaked chana dal, jaggery, and grated coconut, and is encased in a layer of thin rice flour dough

Boorelu

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This sweet treat originated from the coastal city of Machilipatnam which was formerly known as Bandar; it is set with a unique texture and flavor

Bandar Laddu

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Kakinada Kaja is a flaky, layered sweet made from maida, sugar, and ghee. It's similar to the famous North Indian sweet Soan Papdi

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Kakinada Kaja

Another variety of Kaja, Madatha Kaja is a crispy sweet and sweet treat known for its crunchy texture and sweet flavor

 Madatha Kaja

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Bobbatlu, also known as Puran Poli in other regions, is a sweet flatbread made with a filling of chana dal, jaggery, cardamom, and grated coconut

Bobbatlu

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Gavvalu

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Gavvalu, also known as Kavvalu, are shell-shaped sweet snacks made from maida, fried to crispy perfection, and then coated with sugar syrup

Bellam Kommulu

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Bellam Kommulu are traditional Andhra sweets made from rice flour, jaggery, and grated coconut, shaped into small balls and then deep-fried until golden brown

Khaja is a popular sweet that has layers of crispy pastry that are deep-fried and then dipped in sugar syrup for added sweetness

Khaja

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