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- Lucas: Welcome back to another episode of Learn Telugu with Fexingo. Luna: Hi everyone! I am so ready for today's topic because my stomach is rumbling. Lucas: Oh, really? What is making you hungry right now? Luna: I was thinking about all those delicious meals we ordered in previous episodes, like Idli and Biryani. Lucas: Yes, we have covered a lot of breakfast and dinner items already. Luna: But today feels different. It smells like spices and tamarind in here. Lucas: That is because today we are talking about one of the most famous dishes in Andhra Pradesh. Luna: Is it that spicy Tamarind Rice everyone talks about? Lucas: Exactly. It is called Pulihora. It is tangy, spicy, and absolutely wonderful. Luna: I love tangy flavors. Okay, let us learn how to order it properly. Lucas: First, you need to know how to ask for it politely. Luna: So, if I walk into a small local restaurant, what do I say? Lucas: You can say: నాకు పులిహోర కావాలి. Luna: Let me try that. Naaku pulihora kaavaali. Lucas: Perfect. That means 'I want Pulihora' or more literally 'For me, Pulihora is needed.' Luna: It sounds very polite. I like the structure. Lucas: It is the standard way to order almost anything in a Telugu-speaking region. Luna: Okay, I will remember that. నాకు పులిహోర కావాలి. Lucas: Great. Now, since we know Pulihora is from Andhra, it might be quite hot. Luna: Oh no, I do not like things too spicy. How do I ask about the heat? Lucas: You can ask: మిరియాలతో చేసారా? Luna: Miriyalaatho chesaaraa? Lucas: Yes. This means 'Did you make it with pepper/chili powder?' Luna: That is a good question. Sometimes the kitchen makes it mild by mistake. Lucas: Right. And if you want to know exactly how much spice is in it... Luna: Is there a phrase for asking about the spice level? Lucas: Yes. You can say: స్పైసీ లెవల్ ఎంత? Luna: Spicy level entha? Lucas: Exactly. 'What is the spicy level?' It uses the English word 'spicy,' which is common. Luna: That is easy to remember. Spicy level entha. Lucas: Now, let us imagine you are at the counter. Luna: Okay, I am standing in front of the chef. Lucas: You say: నాకు పులిహోర కావాలి. Luna: Naaku pulihora kaavaali. Lucas: The chef nods. Then you add: స్పైసీ లెవల్ ఎంత? Luna: Spicy level entha? Lucas: He smiles and says it is medium. But wait, there is one more thing. Luna: What is that? Is it about the tamarind? Lucas: No, it is about the texture. Traditional Pulihora has roasted gram flour sprinkled on top. Luna: Oh, I have seen that. It adds a nice crunch. Lucas: Yes. To ask for that, you say: పొడి పప్పు ఉందా? Luna: Podi papu undaa? Lucas: Correct. 'Podi papu' refers to that roasted lentil powder. Luna: Podi papu undaa? Do they have the powder? Lucas: Exactly. If they say yes, you get the authentic experience. Luna: This is sounding amazing. I can almost taste it. Lucas: After you eat it, you might want to compliment the cook. Luna: How do I say it is delicious? Lucas: You can say: ఇది చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉంది. Luna: Idhi chaala ruchikaramga undi. Lucas: Yes. 'This is very tasty.' The word 'ruchikaram' means tasty. Luna: Idhi chaala ruchikaramga undi. That is a great phrase to use. Lucas: Let us review the main phrases we learned today. Luna: Okay, first one: నాకు పులిహోర కావాలి. Lucas: Good. Meaning: I want Pulihora. Luna: Second: మిరియాలతో చేసారా? Lucas: Meaning: Did you make it with pepper? Luna: Third: స్పైసీ లెవల్ ఎంత? Lucas: Meaning: What is the spice level? Luna: Fourth: పొడి పప్పు ఉందా? Lucas: Meaning: Is there the roasted lentil powder? Luna: And finally: ఇది చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉంది. Lucas: Meaning: This is very tasty. Luna: These are so useful. I feel confident ordering lunch now. Lucas: I am glad. Before we go, I want to share something with you. Luna: What is it? Lucas: A small number of listeners support us monthly through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo — that's F. E. X. I. N. G. O. Luna: That helps keep the show going without ads, doesn't it? Lucas: It does. It allows us to focus on quality content for you. Luna: That is really cool. Thanks for sharing that. Lucas: Anytime. Now, let us practice one more time. Luna: Ready. Let's do the full scene. Lucas: You are at a stall. You say: నాకు పులిహోర కావాలి. Luna: Naaku pulihora kaavaali. Lucas: Then you ask: స్పైసీ లెవల్ ఎంత? Luna: Spicy level entha? Lucas: And after eating, you say: ఇది చాలా రుచికరంగా ఉంది. Luna: Idhi chaala ruchikaramga undi. Lucas: You did it perfectly. I am proud of your progress. Luna: Thanks, Lucas. I feel like I could run a Pulihora shop now. Lucas: Maybe one day. For now, just practice these phrases. Luna: I will. See you next time!