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Tamil Nadu Dessert

Chettinad Kavuni Arisi

Chettinad specialty — The most prized Chettinad sweet — black sticky rice in coconut milk.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Veg Saagu

Classic Karnataka — veg saagu with mixed vegetable in coconut gravy.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kola Urundai

Chettinad specialty — Chettinad meat ball curry — the Kola Urundai is Chettinad's most...

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Menasina Gojju

Classic Karnataka — menasina gojju with green chilli in sesame-tamarind sauce.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Bihar Lunch

Litti Chokha

Smoky wheat balls stuffed with spiced sattu served with fire-roasted vegetable mash —...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Dindigul Thalappakatti Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — mutton cooked in seeraga samba rice with aromatic whole spices.

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Huggi

Classic Karnataka — huggi with mashed rice and lentils.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Kavuni Arisi Idli

Chettinad specialty — Purple-black idli from black sticky rice — a Chettinad innovation.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ambur Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — chicken cooked in seeraga samba rice with aromatic whole spices.

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Egg Curry Karnataka

Classic Karnataka — egg curry karnataka with eggs in Karnataka masala.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Milagu Biryani

Chettinad specialty — Chettinad pepper biryani — the spice trade's influence on Chettinad rice.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — country chicken cooked in seeraga samba rice with...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard