

A hearty Gujarati mixed vegetable dish, Oondhiyu brings together surti papdi, purple yam, sweet potatoes, brinjals and methi muthiya in a richly spiced coconut and fresh coriander masala.

Shrimps marinated in lime, coated in seasoned flour, egg, coconut milk and sweetened coconut flakes, then fried until golden.

A cooling kheer made with tender coconut flesh, coconut water, coconut milk and condensed milk, this payasam comes together with very little effort.

A thick, spiced coconut sauce coats tender prawns in this straightforward recipe that relies on pantry staples and a few whole spices.

These muffins come together with one bowl of wet ingredients and one of dry.

Bitter fenugreek leaves and rich coconut milk sitting in the same curry sounds like a contradiction, but it works in a way that is hard to explain until you taste it.

What sets this curry apart is the freshly ground whole spice paste -- made right in your kitchen before anything hits the pan.

There is a particular kind of satisfaction in a rasam that has body to it without being heavy, and Udipi Saaru delivers exactly that.

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A curry that builds its backbone from a home-ground red masala paste -- one that you make once and keep in the refrigerator for weeks.

Most vada curries rely on deep frying, which means oil, effort, and timing pressure all at once.

Slow cooking lamb with a rich almond and coconut masala is what makes this korma different from the quicker versions you might know.

Firm tofu gets brushed with turmeric oil and sauteed until golden, then sits under a quick red curry sauce built from coconut milk, green peas, and fresh basil.

This easy strawberry coconut smoothie is made with just three ingredients and takes less than a minute for a lightly sweet, creamy, and dairy-free drink.

Few dishes reward patience the way a proper duck roast does, and this Kerala version earns every minute you spend on it.

Stuffed brinjals braised in a tangy tamarind and coconut masala -- this is the kind of dish that makes plain rice feel like a proper meal.