a steamed rice cake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils. It is typically served with coconut chutney and sambar, a flavorful lentil soup.
a thin, crispy crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (a type of lentil). It can be filled with a variety of fillings, such as potato masala, paneer, or onion, and is typically served with sambar and chutney.
a savory doughnut-shaped fritter made from a batter of lentils and spices. It is typically served with coconut chutney and sambar.
a rice and lentil porridge cooked with ghee, cumin seeds, black pepper, and ginger. It is typically served with coconut chutney, sambar, and a side of vadai or banana.
a savory porridge made from semolina (a type of wheat) and spices, such as mustard seeds, cumin, and curry leaves. It is typically served with coconut chutney or pickle.
a soft, fluffy pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and coconut milk. It is typically served with coconut milk and vegetable stew or chicken curry.
a deep-fried bread made from a dough of wheat flour, salt, and water. It is typically served with potato masala and a side of coconut chutney or pickle.p>
a tangy and spicy lentil soup made with tamarind, a variety of vegetables such as drumsticks, carrots, onions, and tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and mustard seeds. Sambar is typically served with steamed rice, idli, dosa, or vada.
a spicy and sour soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, and a variety of spices like pepper, cumin, and coriander. It is typically served as a second course after sambar, or as a digestive drink after a meal.
a mixed vegetable stew made with coconut and yogurt. It typically contains a variety of vegetables like pumpkin, drumstick, carrot, and beans, and is flavored with a paste made from coconut, cumin, and green chilies. Avial is typically served with steamed rice.
a dry vegetable dish made with a variety of vegetables such as cabbage, beans, carrot, and beetroot, and flavored with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. It is typically served as a side dish with steamed rice and sambar.
a vegetable stew made with lentils, vegetables like pumpkin, ash gourd, and spinach, and flavored with coconut, cumin, and green chilies. Koottu is typically served with steamed rice and a side of pickle.
a spicy rice and lentil dish made with a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and vegetables like carrots, beans, and peas. It is typically served with a side of raita or papadum.
a spicy and tangy rice dish made with tamarind paste, jaggery, and a blend of spices like coriander, cumin, and fenugreek. It is typically served with a side of potato chips or papadum.
a spicy and tangy curry made with chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. It is typically served with roti or rice.
a creamy and mildly spiced curry made with mixed vegetables like carrots, beans, potatoes, and peas, and flavored with a paste made from cashew nuts, coconut, and spices. It is typically served with rice or naan.
a creamy spinach curry made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), tomatoes, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. It is typically served with roti or rice.
a smoky and flavorful curry made with roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. It is typically served with roti or rice.
a spicy and flavorful curry made with potatoes, cauliflower, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. It is typically served with roti or rice.
a spicy and flavorful curry made with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. It is typically served with roti or rice.
A South Indian dish made with lentils (pappu) and spinach (palakura) that is cooked and mashed together to make a creamy and delicious curry.
A South Indian dish made with okra (bendi) that is sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices to make a flavorful and savory curry.
A simple South Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) that are sautéed with spices and herbs, creating a crispy and spicy side dish.
A popular Indian rice dish made with long-grain basmati rice, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cloves. The vegetables are cooked separately and then layered with the rice, creating a flavorful and colorful dish.
A fragrant rice dish from Andhra Pradesh, India, made with long-grain basmati rice, ghee, cumin, cloves, and bay leaves. The rice is cooked with whole spices and then garnished with fried onions and cashews, creating a rich and flavorful dish.
A simple and basic rice dish made with long-grain basmati rice, water, and salt. It can be served with a variety of curries and gravies, and is a staple in Indian cuisine.
A staple Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is rolled out into thin circles and then cooked on a hot griddle until it puffs up and develops a crispy exterior.
A spicy and tangy rice dish made with long-grain basmati rice, tomatoes, onions, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. The dish is garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served with raita or yogurt.
A popular South Indian rice dish made with cooked rice mixed with yogurt, tempered with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. It is a cooling and refreshing dish, often served as a side dish or for lunch.
A flavorful rice dish made by combining cooked rice with sambar (a lentil and vegetable soup), creating a one-pot meal. The dish is flavored with tamarind, spices, and vegetables like drumstick, pumpkin, and brinjal.
A popular Indian street food snack made with green chilies that are slit, stuffed with a spiced potato mixture, and dipped in a batter made with chickpea flour before being deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Thinly sliced and deep-fried potato chips that are typically seasoned with salt and other spices, making for a crunchy and savory snack.
Peanuts that have been dry roasted, typically with salt and other seasonings, creating a crunchy and flavorful snack that is often enjoyed as a midday snack.
A deep-fried snack made with sliced onions that are mixed with chickpea flour and spices, then shaped into small balls or patties and fried until crispy and golden brown.
A deep-fried snack made with spinach leaves that are coated in a batter made with chickpea flour and spices, then fried until crispy and golden brown.
A popular Indian snack made with a triangular-shaped pastry shell that is filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat, before being deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.
A deep-fried South Indian snack made with a mixture of chana dal, onions, green chilies, and spices that are shaped into small patties and fried until crispy and golden brown.
A popular Indian breakfast dish made with flattened rice flakes that are seasoned with spices, roasted peanuts, and sometimes other ingredients like onions, creating a savory and crunchy dish that is typically eaten as a light meal.
A popular Indian dessert made with khoya (a type of milk solids), flour, and sugar syrup. The dough is shaped into small balls and deep-fried until golden brown. These fried balls are then soaked in a warm sugar syrup flavored with cardamom and rosewater, making them soft and sweet.
A traditional Hyderabadi dessert made with sliced bread that is deep-fried until crispy and then soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with saffron and cardamom. The bread is then layered with thickened milk or rabri, nuts, and raisins, creating a rich and indulgent dessert.
A sweet dish made with grated pumpkin, milk, sugar, and nuts. The pumpkin is simmered in milk until soft and tender, then sweetened with sugar and flavored with cardamom powder. The dish is garnished with nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios, creating a creamy and nutty dessert.
A popular dessert from Hyderabad made with dried apricots, sugar syrup, and fresh cream. The apricots are soaked overnight in water and then cooked with sugar until they become soft and tender. The mixture is then garnished with fresh cream, almonds, and pistachios, creating a rich and flavorful dessert.
A traditional Andhra Pradesh sweet made with rice flour, jaggery, and sesame seeds. The mixture is then rolled into small balls and deep-fried to create crispy and sweet snacks.
A sweet made with rice flour, chana dal, and jaggery, and flavored with cardamom powder. The mixture is shaped into small balls and deep-fried until golden brown.
A sweet flatbread made with a filling of jaggery and chana dal, flavored with cardamom powder, and wrapped in a dough made with all-purpose flour and ghee.
A traditional sweet made with rice flour and sugar. The mixture is spread thinly on a heated pan and then rolled up to create thin layers, creating a crispy and sweet snack..