Vegetarian

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Jackfruit Payasam

Sacred South Indian payasam (sweet) made with jackfruit and jaggery with coconut milk.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Puli Kuzhambu Saadam

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Village way of eating — mixing tamarind...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Breakfast

Sabudana Khichdi Arunachal

Sago pearls with roasted peanuts and cumin — the fasting food adopted across Arunachali plains

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Sundakkai vathal kuzhambu — the most beloved...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Lunch

Omita Khar Papaya Arunachal

Raw papaya cooked in alkaline khar solution — Arunachali mineral-depth dish borrowed from Assam

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Tomato Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with ripe tomatoes. Essential accompaniment for idli,...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Paruppu Rasam

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Paruppu rasam — the simplest, most digestive...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Breakfast

Corn Gruel Arunachal

Thin maize porridge — the warming winter morning staple of Arunachali plains communities

⏱ 5 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Onion Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with small pearl onions. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Thakkali Thokku

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Thakkali thokku — the tomato curry-pickle that...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Mint Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh mint leaves. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Varagu Sadam

Tamil Nadu village recipe — ancient millet grain.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy