“green chilli”

Tamil Nadu Beverage

Kambu Mor Koozh

Pearl millet porridge thinned with buttermilk — the Tamil Nadu farm worker's summer coolant.

⏱ 5 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Bihar Snack

Bihari Kala Chana Chaat

Spiced black chickpea chaat with raw mango and chilli — the healthy street food of Bihar

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Beetroot Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of beetroot with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Raw Banana Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of raw banana (pachakaya) with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Beans Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of French beans with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Pasi Payaru Kootu

Whole green moong with coconut paste — a protein-rich kootu distinct from sundal or...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Carrot Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of carrot with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Yam Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of elephant yam (chena) with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Arisi Vadam

Sun-dried rice crackers — made in summer and fried all year round as a crispy side dish.

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Hard

Kerala Lunch

Drumstick Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of drumstick pods with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Naatu Muttai Poriyal

Country hen egg stir-fry — dark-yolked village eggs cooked dry with shallots and black pepper.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Spinach Thoran

Kerala-style thoran — dry stir-fry of spinach (cheera) with fresh coconut in coconut oil.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy