TASTE of TRADITION: Foody Fusion of Tradition & Wellbeing
For centuries, Telugu cuisine, also known as Andhra cuisine, has thrived at the intersection of tradition and wellbeing. This new column delves into the fascinating connection between Telugu food and Telugu culture and also the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, exploring how everyday dishes embody a deep understanding of health and nourishment.
This column, Taste of Tradition acknowledges the vast repertoire of Telugu cuisine, including some dishes that may have been forgotten or altered over time. It emphasizes the importance of preserving these traditional recipes for their health benefits and cultural significance. By understanding the ancient wisdom behind these recipes, we can make informed choices to fuel our bodies and minds.
A Thousand-Year-Old Telugu Delicacy “Vadalu, mandega laadwamulu penilu kadu mettanagu palagarelusaaresattulu navugulu chimmitundalunu....” These lines appear in the PrabhulingaLīlā, a...
“Āppadambulu, vadiyalu, thālimpulu,baluchani nulivechcha padidemulanu—” In his Jaimini Bharata, Pillalamarri Pīna Vīrabhadrudu exalts the sensuous delights of the Andhra kitchen—the...
Kākamāni Mūrtikavi (1550) in his Pañchāli Parinayamu, documented a rich and sophisticated Telugu culinary culture. Vaddana Jūpiranta Cheluvalu (The Truest...
“…adhvaramulu pekkulonarci vEDukan baayasammulu napūpamulumOdakamulu lOnugaa gala vaMTakamula nurvI suraavaLulaku brItinjEsi” In the Drona Parva, Tikkana describes King Māndhāta, who,...
The poem originates from the 19th-century epic "Rachakanyaka Parinayamu," authored by Narasingakavi from Nellore, with extensive research and collection efforts...
Annamayya’s Culinary Ode to Lord VenkateswaraIndira vaDDinchaniMpuganu/chindakayiTlEbhuujiMchavOswAmiakkALapASAluappAluvaDalu/pekkainasayidaMpupENulunusakkerarAsulusadyOghRutamulu/kikkiriyanAragiMchavOswAmimeerinakeLaMgumiriyapudALiMpu/gUralukammanikUralunusArampubachachaLLuchavuluganiTTE/ kUrimitOjEkonavOswAmipinDivaNTalunuperugulu/ meMDainapASAlumechchimechchikoMdalapoDavukOridivyAnnaalu/veMDiyumechchavEvEMkaTaswaami The kirtana by poet-singer Annamayya paints a vivid picture of a...
