Here are seven famous meals and food items you should try when in Tirupati:

Tirupati Laddu: This famous sweet from Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is made with gram flour, sugar, ghee, and dry fruits.

Pongal: A comforting dish of rice and moong dal cooked together, seasoned with black pepper, cumin, ginger, and ghee.

Pulihora : A tangy rice dish made with tamarind paste, spices, peanuts, and curry leaves.

Traditional South Indian breakfast items, dosa and idli , served with coconut chutney and sambar.

Upma : A savory dish made from semolina cooked with vegetables, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and nuts.

Curd Rice: A soothing dish made with cooked rice mixed with yogurt, often topped with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and fresh coriander.

Vada: Deep-fried savory doughnuts made from urad dal batter, seasoned with spices.