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South Indian lunch – The beauty of a banana leaf platter

Find recipes that make an integral part of a South Indian lunch.

  • Stuffed pavakai (1)
    Bharwa Karela – Masala Stuffed Bitter Gourd
  • Sundakkai Kulambu | Pachai Sundakkai Kuzhambu
  • spicy south Indian style pepper rasam in a sauecpan
    Pepper Rasam | Milagu Rasam
  • south Indian Peerkangai Poriyal served in a square bowl
    Peerkangai Poriyal – Ridge Gourd Stir Fry
  • vazhaipoo thogayal step by step
    Vazhaipoo Thogayal (Banana flower chutney)
  • mor milagai milagu kuzhambu
    Milagu Kuzhambu | South Indian Pepper Kuzhambu
  • south Indian Poricha Kuzhambu served in a steel bowl
    Poricha Kuzhambu | Poritha Kulambu
  • Kootu made with snake gourd in a bowl, a bowl of Vatha Kuzhambu and parathas in the background
    Pudalangai Kootu
  • Vatha Kuzhambu with Manathakkali
  • Murungai Keerai Kootu with tempering in a white bowl placed over a burlap map. A bunch of verdant moringa leaves at the background.
    Murungai Keerai Kootu
  • Stir fried Ponnanganni served in an orange serving bowl
    Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal
  • Some tasty thogayal with fresh mint leaves
    Pudina Thogayal ( Puthina Thuvaiyal)
  • Kerala aviyal served in a wooden bowl placed over a wooden platter. A serving ladle and a sprig of curry leaves placed around the bowl.
    Aviyal – Kerala Avial Recipe
  • kara kulambu, a tangy gravy with eggplants and moringa served in a rustic red bowl placed over a brown backdrop
    Kara Kulambu
  • tomato rasam served in a steel bowl placed over a blue napkin. Fried yam slices at the background
    Tomato Rasam
  • green beans poriyal served in a reddish brown bowl with curry leaves by the side
    Beans Poriyal – Beans Palya
  • Kovakkai fry served in a beige ceramic bowl placed over a wooden board. Sliced kovakkai scattered around the bowl on the board
    Kovakkai Fry- Tendli Fry
  • South Indian Mor Kulambu served in a reddish bowl placed over a wooden platter. Curry leaves at the background.
    Mor Kulambu – Mor Kuzhambu
  • traditional South Indian style Paruppu thogayal served in a white bowl placed over a wooden table. A tempering has been added to the Thogayal
    Paruppu Thogayal
  • Instant pot zucchini Kootu served in a wooden bowl placed over a burlap mat. A serving spoon by the side. Curry leaves scattered at the back ground.
    Zucchini Kootu- Vegan Zucchini Stew
  • Lemon Rasam- South Indian Rasam Recipes
  • keerai kootu served in a white and blue bowl placed over a wooden chopping board. Moong lentils and spinach leaves by the side.
    Keerai Kootu (Spinach Moong Dal Gravy)
  • Rasam Powder- How to make Rasam Podi at home?
  • paruppu urundai kuzhambu- South Indian lentil ball gravy served in a white blue bowl.
    Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu- Urundai Kuzhambu
  • Jeeraga Rasam served in a stainless steel bowl on a vintage tray with spices at the background
    Jeeraga Rasam- Cumin Rasam
  • Pineapple rasam served in a white bowl placed on a wooden board
    Pineapple Rasam- No Garlic Rasam
  • potato podimas served in a steel bowl with a full South Indian meal at the background
    Potato Podimas- Potato Masiyal
  • jackfruit curry
    Raw Jackfruit Curry- Panasakaya Koora
  • Seppankizhangu Roast | Arbi Roast Recipe
  • kathrikai podi curry- brinjal stir fry made with fresh spice powder served in a white shallow handled bowl placed on a blue coaster
    Kathirikai Podi Curry | Brinjal Podi Curry
  • Onion rasam served in a stainless steel handled container placed on a wooden board
    Onion Rasam | Vengaya Rasam Recipe
  • Mullangi Thokku- Radish Masala served in a dull grey bowl placed on a wooden table
    Mullangi Thokku | Radish Masala Recipe
  • Senai Kizhangu Varuval- Chenai Kizhangu fry
    Chenai Kizhangu Fry | Senai Kizhangu Varuval
  • Kerala sambar placed on a wooden board with spices on small spoons in the background
    Kerala Sambar | Varutharacha Sambar
  • Bendakaya Palli Vepudu Recipe
    Bendakaya Palli Vepudu Recipe| Okra Peanut Fry
  • varutharacha kuzhambu
    Varutharacha Kuzhambu Recipe
  • vazhaipoo kuzhambu
    Vazhaipoo Kuzhambu Recipe
  • kothavarangai puli kuzhambu
    Kothavarangai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe| Tangy Cluster Beans
  • spinach ambat
    Spinach Ambat Recipe
  • Kathirikai maa vathal kuzhambu
    Maa Vathal Kuzhambu Recipe- Stepwise Recipe
  • Kathrikai Theeyal-2
    Theeyal with Brinjal
  • Mathangai Erissery
    Mathangai Erissery- Pumpkin Erisseri

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