“curry leaves”

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Chintapandu Pappu

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with tamarind (chintapandu) — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Kani Kovilpatti Mittai

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Kani tribal village sweet — made with...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Seppankizhangu Poriyal

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Sorakaya Pappu

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with bottle gourd (sorakaya) — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kattu Kundangai Kootu

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Forest pumpkin kootu — tribal recipe using wild...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Raw Mango Poriyal

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

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 Breakfast

Nilave Kundangai Koozh

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Wild yam porridge — tribal morning food made from...

⏱ 20 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