Chithrapu's Choices

And here are some other foods I should try, not necessarily specialities of Hyderabad, but just some items my pal Chithrapu thinks I’ll like:

• Misal Pav – This appears to be another lentil stew, served with bread and some fresh onions on the side. Take a look at Amu’s recipe. This seems a very complex dish to make. And wow! His wife’s photos are wonderful! 
• Vada pav – I’m thinking this is gonna be a knish on a bun, hold the mustard, add some curry! 
• Vaala Meen – I’m scared… Fish stew? 
• Poricha meen – Fried fish? Looks like a night at the fish camp!
• Kothu parotta - Shredded chicken and / or scrambled eggs and shredded parotta (flaky bread) stir fried with onions, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Chithrapu says “It’s an awesome dish. You will die for it.” Yum yum!! 
• Sambar Vadai – A doughnut shaped fried bread, served in a savory dal and pumpkin ragu. Take a look at the work involved in making this dish! 
• Puttu Kadalai – I think this is a breakfast dish of steamed coconut flakes served with a chickpea and coconut curry. Hmmm… looks a little more involved than my yogurt and berries!