Description

Telangana cooks food in a rustic style. Sarva Pindi, a savory pancake, is one such ethnic food of Telangana that exemplifies the culinary traditions of the state. Also known by other names like Tapala Chekka or Ginne Appa, this humble dish is made with rice flour. A mix of pulses, grains, spices, and other condiments (typically chana dal, peanuts, sesame seeds, chopped onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies, curry leaves, coriander leaves) are added to the flour and kneaded to a smooth dough, which is then spread evenly on a deep, round-shaped copper utensil smeared with oil. Random holes are made in Sarva Pindi, and then this is cooked on low flame until crisp.