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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

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Nellai Biryani

Tirunelveli's distinct biryani — seeraga samba rice with coconut masala, drier than...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kongu Kari Kuzhambu

Coimbatore-Erode belt Kongu Nadu style meat kuzhambu — whole pearl onions and groundnut oil.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Vanjaram Varuval

Seer fish pan-fry — thick kingfish steaks fried in sesame oil until a dark charred crust forms.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Arunachal Pradesh Dinner

Thukpa Arunachal Style

Hearty Himalayan noodle soup with vegetables, ginger and spiced broth — the beloved...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Bihar Snack

Bihari Green Chutney

Coriander and mint chutney with green chilli — the sharp Bihari chaat sauce

⏱ 5 min prep 🍳 5 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Madurai Chicken Fry

Classic Tamil Nadu madurai chicken fry — chicken prepared with South Indian spices.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Mutton Kuzhambu

Classic Tamil Nadu mutton kuzhambu — mutton prepared with South Indian spices.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Bihar Beverage

Sattu Nimbu Paani

Sattu with lemon, ginger and black salt — the second great Bihari summer drink

⏱ 5 min prep 🍳 5 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Fish Kulambu

Classic Tamil Nadu fish kulambu — fish (catla or kingfish) prepared with South Indian spices.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Arunachal Pradesh Lunch

Galho Rice Porridge

Rice, dal and vegetable porridge — the ultimate one-pot comfort food of Arunachali homes

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Easy

Kerala Lunch

Chicken Stew Kerala

Classic Kerala dish — chicken stew kerala with coconut milk.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium