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Karnataka Lunch

Methi Palya

Karnataka palya — dry stir-fry of fenugreek leaves (methi) with coconut and...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Narthangai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with citron (narthangai) in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Capsicum Palya

Karnataka palya — dry stir-fry of capsicum (bell pepper) with coconut and...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kollu Paruppu Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with horse gram dal in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Kempu Saasive Palya

Karnataka palya — dry stir-fry of red amaranth with mustard with coconut and...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Raw Mango Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with raw mango pieces in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Karibevu Palya

Karnataka palya — dry stir-fry of curry leaf palya with coconut and Karnataka-style tempering.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Sundakkai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with turkey berry (fresh) in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Tomato Saaru

Karnataka saaru/huli — tomato saaru thin broth or sambar made with ripe tomatoes.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with small brinjal stuffed with masala in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Karnataka Lunch

Huliyana Saaru

Karnataka saaru/huli — huliyana saaru thin broth or sambar made with tamarind broth.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Senai Kizhangu Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with elephant foot yam in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium