The Telugu New Year is here and calls for a grand celebration. One of the major festivals for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, the people of Vizag celebrate this festival with all joy and glory. From Ugadi pachadi to a fathom of pindivantalu this festival teaches us to embrace the sweet and sourness of life. As Vizag is known for its sweet shops that have unconditionally been making the best Telugu sweets. Try these Ugadi special sweets at these shops this new year.
Here is a list of sweet shops in Vizag for the most famous pindivantalu to get you sugar high this Ugadi.
#1 Chalimidi
Made out of pure jaggery syrup and rice flour, this Andhra famous sweet is a must try this new year. The older generation might insist on making it at home, but be sure to try this at the Swagruha Foods, near Isukathota Junction and you shall not look back. Garnished with ghee roasted dry fruits, and powdered cardamom, a spoonful of Chalimidi will melt in your mouth instantly.
#2 Bobbatlu
A sweet which dates back to the 12 century is a flatbread made out of maida and carefully stuffed with a jaggery and lentil mixture, coated with some hot ghee on top. Doesn’t it sound mouth-watering? This sweet tastes best when served hot and especially at Sri Lakshmi Ganapathi Sweets who name it ‘Vedi Vedi Nethi Bobbatlu.’ Visit the shop either at MVP Colony or Lawsons Bay, but don’t miss their special dish.
#3 Pulihora
Taking a break from the sweet overload, this tangy tamarind rice is also a famous dish, sweet shops at Vizag make. One of the best is Swagruha Foods in Siripuram which packs it in small sachets, perfect for any occasion. The store also takes bulk orders for those who want to order for other occasions. Try this Pulihora and we assure you it’s as good as the ones you get at temples!
#4 Ariselu
One of the most loved sweets for the people of Andhra Pradesh, Ariselu is yet another Jaggery sweet. Originally made out of rice flour and molten jaggery, there are many versions of this sweet. Sri Gruhalaxmi Home Foods located at Siripuram is one of the best places for Ghee Ariselu and Sesame Ariselu. If you are having family over this Ugadi, be sure to serve them these, one of a kind sweets which are famous in Vizag.
#5 Kalakand
A sweet that needs no introduction. The pure ghee sweet is famously called Indian milk cake in other parts of the country. But have you ever tried it at Sarvani Sweets in Vizag? It’s love at first bite. Many variations of the sweet are available in Vizag due to its popularity. Get your hands on one this Ugadi, if you are in Vizag.
#6 Poornam Boorelu
It’s fascinating how these age-old recipes have been keeping generations hooked on sweets. Yet another famous sweet in Vizag, the poornam boorelu is an emotion to many. Try these crispy bonda type sweets with a jaggery lentil filling at Palle Ruchulu located in Madhurawada, Vizag. Very close to a homemade taste, this sweet is perfect to kickstart this new year.
Ugadi is all about endeavouring sweets and there is no better place than these sweet shops in Vizag to buy from. With many more options to select from, hope you have a sweet and happy new year.
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