“curry leaves”

Kerala Lunch

Unakka Chemmeen Curry

Classic Kerala dish — unakka chemmeen curry with dried prawn curry.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Taro Root Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with taro root (seppankizhangu) — a tangy lentil...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Kerala Snack

Anchovy Fry Kerala

Classic Kerala dish — anchovy fry kerala with anchovies.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Banana Stem Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with banana stem (vazhaithandu) — a tangy lentil...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Podalangai Kootu Kerala

Classic Kerala dish — podalangai kootu kerala with snake gourd in coconut.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Bitter Gourd Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with bitter gourd (pavakkai) — a tangy lentil soup...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Cheera Thoran

Classic Kerala dish — cheera thoran with red amaranth stir-fry.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Field Beans Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with field beans (mochai) — a tangy lentil soup...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Ulli Theeyal

Classic Kerala dish — ulli theeyal with shallots in roasted coconut.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Moringa Leaves Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with moringa leaves (murungai keerai) — a tangy...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Pavakka Theeyal

Classic Kerala dish — pavakka theeyal with bitter gourd in roasted coconut.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Jackfruit Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with raw jackfruit — a tangy lentil soup with...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy