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Tamil Nadu Lunch

Carrot and Beans Kootu

Tamil Nadu kootu combining carrot and French beans with moong dal and a freshly ground...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Pachi Mirapakaya Pachadi

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with raw green chilli — bold and intensely flavoured.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ash Gourd Kootu

Tamil Nadu kootu combining ash gourd with moong dal and a freshly ground coconut-cumin paste.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Karivepaku Pachadi

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with curry leaves — bold and intensely flavoured.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Nuvvula Pachadi

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with sesame seeds (nuvvulu) — bold and intensely...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Vankaya Pachadi

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with roasted brinjal — bold and intensely flavoured.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Coconut Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Thengai Sadam — fresh grated coconut flavoured rice for lunchbox,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Tamarind Chutney Andhra

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with tamarind — bold and intensely flavoured.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Breakfast

Menthi Pachadi

Classic Andhra pachadi (chutney) made with fenugreek seeds — bold and intensely flavoured.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Tomato Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Thakkali Sadam — ripe tomatoes flavoured rice for lunchbox,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Sambar Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Sambar Sadam — sambar flavoured rice for lunchbox, festivals and...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ghee Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Nei Sadam — ghee flavoured rice for lunchbox, festivals and everyday meals.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy