Vegetarian

Karnataka Lunch

Hesarubele Kosambari

Classic Karnataka — hesarubele kosambari with moong dal salad.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Lunch

Banana Pith Stir Fry

Tender banana pith with mustard and turmeric — the heart of the banana plant cooked...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Medium

Bihar Snack

Bihari Shakkar Pare

Sugar-coated fried diamond biscuits — the sweet Diwali counterpart to nimki in Bihar

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Karnataka Lunch

Menaskai

Classic Karnataka — menaskai with raw mango in coconut-tamarind.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Bihar Snack

Bihari Roasted Makhana

Makhana dry-roasted in ghee with chilli and black salt — the Bihar protein snack

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Karnataka Dessert

Sihi Kadubu

Classic Karnataka — sihi kadubu with sweet steamed dumplings.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Snack

Sesame Chutney Arunachal

Roasted sesame seeds pounded with green chilli — the ancient all-purpose condiment of...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 5 min cook

Easy

Bihar Snack

Bihari Paneer Tikka

Spiced marinated cottage cheese grilled over flame — the Bihari style tikka

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Medium

Kerala Breakfast

Kerala Dosa

Classic Kerala breakfast — kerala dosa made with fermented rice dosa.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Kootu Curry Karnataka

Classic Karnataka — kootu curry karnataka with mixed dal and vegetable.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Lunch

Forest Bean Soup Arunachal

Wild forest beans slow-simmered with garlic and local herbs — the protein staple of...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Easy

Bihar Breakfast

Bihari Kaddu Paratha

Whole wheat paratha stuffed with spiced pumpkin — the Bihar autumn breakfast

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy