“curry leaves”

Andhra Pradesh Lunch

Senaga Pappu Koora

Classic Andhra pappu (dal) made with chana dal dry stir-fry — thick and comforting,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Siru Kizhangu Fry

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Small wild tuber stir-fry — forest tubers collected...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ash Gourd Poriyal

Classic Tamil Nadu dry stir-fry with ash gourd (white pumpkin), tempered mustard seeds...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Tharavu Mappas

Classic Kerala dish — tharavu mappas with duck in coconut milk.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Puli Aval

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Puli aval — village travel food, no cooking needed,...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Unripe Papaya Poriyal

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Kuttanadan Duck Curry

Classic Kerala dish — kuttanadan duck curry with Kuttanad style duck.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kallakkai Kootu

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Wood apple (kallakkai) kootu — rare tribal recipe...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Vazhaithandu Kootu

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Snack

Meen Vattichathu

Classic Kerala dish — meen vattichathu with fish in Kerala sauce.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Sigappu Arisi Kanji

Tribal/village Tamil Nadu recipe — Red rice kanji — the ancient Tamil healing food for...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Neem Flower Poriyal

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy