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Assam Beverage

Tamul Paan Betel

Betel nut with paan leaf — the sacred Assamese after-meal ritual and social bond

⏱ 5 min prep

Easy

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

Assam Snack

Aloo Muri Assam

Puffed rice with mustard oil, potato and spice — the quick Assamese street snack

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 5 min cook

Easy

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

Kerala Snack

Nadan Fish Fry Kerala

Classic Kerala dish — nadan fish fry kerala with fish Kerala village style.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Tamarind Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with pearl onions and tamarind — a tangy lentil...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Karnataka Lunch

Hurulikayi Palya

Karnataka palya — dry stir-fry of cluster beans with coconut and Karnataka-style tempering.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy