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Introducing an immersive culinary adventure of authentic Andhra cuisine, The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi is offering a 10-day long festival “Aromas of Andhra” at Seasonal Tastes, the award-winning international cuisine all-day diner at The Westin Gurgaon New Delhi, from 4th to 14th May 2022.

Rich in diverse gastronomic history, Andhra cuisine is as diverse as its people, spread in varied topological regions; known for tangy, hot flavours with a spicy edge. The food is known for the use of strong spices like Guntur, which is a fiery red chilli used in most preparations of this cuisine. Guests can savour an array of exquisite flavours expertly created by the team of culinarians at the hotel along with Guest Chef Raghavender Sirisala, who has specially flown in from Andhra Pradesh, for the festival.

The traditional non-vegetarian signature dishes at the festival will include Gongura Mamsam (Gongura Mutton), Kodi Vepudu (Chicken Fry), Royyala Vepudu (Prawn Fry), Nelloru Chapala Pulusu (Tangy Fish Curry) and much more. Vegetarians can feast on delicacies such as Mokkajonna Gaarelu (Corn Fritters), Guttu Vankaya (Stuffed Brinjal), Berakaya Jedi Pappu Kura (Ridgegourd and Cashewnut Curry) accompanied by Bangala Dumpa Vepudu (Potato Stir fry), Tamata Pappu (Tomato Dal) and Nimmakaya Annam (Lemon Rice). End the meal on a sweet note with traditional desserts like Boorelu (Lentil Jaggery Stuffed Dumplings) and Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer).

The Andhra food festival offerings can be enjoyed as part of the buffet at Seasonal Tastes daily for lunch from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and dinner from 7:00 to 11:30 pm.