Lunch

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Munagaku Pappu

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with moringa leaves (munagaku) — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Vaalai Poo Poriyal

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Banana flower poriyal — made from flowers that grow...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Karamani Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with black-eyed peas (lobia), tempered mustard seeds...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Aratikaya Pappu

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with raw banana (aratikaya) — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Capsicum Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with capsicum (bell pepper), tempered mustard seeds...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Senaga Pappu Koora

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with chana dal dry stir-fry — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Siru Kizhangu Fry

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Small wild tuber stir-fry — forest tubers collected...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ash Gourd Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with ash gourd (white pumpkin), tempered mustard seeds...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Gongura Pulusu

Bold Andhra pulusu (sour curry) with gongura (sorrel leaves) in an intensely tangy...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Kerala Lunch

Tharavu Mappas

Classic Kerala dish — tharavu mappas with duck in coconut milk.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Unripe Papaya Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with raw papaya, tempered mustard seeds and fresh coconut.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Tomato Pulusu

Bold Andhra pulusu (sour curry) with ripe tomatoes in an intensely tangy tamarind base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium