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Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Kavuni Arisi Idli

Chettinad specialty — Purple-black idli from black sticky rice — a Chettinad innovation.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ambur Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — chicken cooked in seeraga samba rice with aromatic whole spices.

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Egg Curry Karnataka

Classic Karnataka — egg curry karnataka with eggs in Karnataka masala.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Milagu Biryani

Chettinad specialty — Chettinad pepper biryani — the spice trade's influence on Chettinad rice.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Bihar Lunch

Dal Pitha Bihar

Steamed rice dumplings stuffed with spiced chana dal — Bihar's everyday comfort dumpling

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — country chicken cooked in seeraga samba rice with...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Paneer Saagu

Classic Karnataka — paneer saagu with paneer in coconut gravy.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Veg Kurma

Chettinad specialty — Chettinad vegetable kurma with the 17-spice masala.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Madurai Mutton Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — mutton cooked in seeraga samba rice with aromatic whole spices.

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard

Karnataka Lunch

Jackfruit Ghee Roast

Classic Karnataka — jackfruit ghee roast with raw jackfruit in Mangalorean style.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Chettinad Mutton Sukka

Chettinad specialty — Chettinad mutton sukka — the legendary dry mutton with Chettinad spices.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Hard

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Veg Biryani

Classic Tamil Nadu biryani — mixed vegetables cooked in basmati rice with aromatic...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 60 min cook

Hard