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raita
Raita is a side dish and condiment in Indian cuisine made of dahi (yogurt or "curd") together with raw or cooked vegetables, fruit, or pulses. The yogurt may be seasoned with herbs and spices such as coriander, roasted cumin seeds, mint, and cayenne pepper.
achar
foods originating from the Indian subcontinent, pickled from certain varieties of vegetables and fruits
Gulkand
Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). thumb|A package of gulkand == Preparation == Traditionally, gulkand is prepared with Damask roses. Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. Rose petals are slow-cooked with sugar, which reduces the juices into a thick consistency. thumb|center|250px|Rose petals being prepared for gulkand
Mango pickle
Mango pickle refers to a variety of pickles prepared using mango
coconut chutney
dish
garlic chutney
chutney made from fresh garlic, dry or fresh coconut, groundnuts and green or red chili peppers, sometimes with cumin and tamarind
Guntur Sannam
variety of plant
Avakaya
Avakaya () is a traditional pickle originating from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a type of mango pickle made from raw green mangoes, a generous amount of mustard powder, red chili powder, salt, and sesame oil. Considered an iconic dish and a staple of Telugu cuisine, it is a fixture in virtually every Telugu household and a profound cultural signature of the region. It is known for its intense spicy, sour, and pungent flavour.