

A thick, tangy Tamil kuzhambu made with colocasia (cheppankizhangu, known in English as taro root), toor dal and a freshly ground spice paste of dry coconut, sesame seeds and red chillies.

A bold, tamarind-based fish curry built on a freshly ground masala of coriander, cumin, saunf, peppercorns and dry red chillies fried in gingelly oil.

Spiced mutton meatballs made from a mix of cooked and raw kheema are simmered in a tamarind-based gravy until they absorb the flavour of the sauce.

Tender baby potatoes are cooked in a freshly ground coconut, dal and spice paste, then finished with cool buttermilk to give a tangy, lightly spiced gravy.

Bone-in meat does something to a sambar that boneless cuts just cannot.

Stuffed brinjals slow-cooked in a tangy tamarind gravy with a house-ground masala powder - this is the kind of recipe that rewards patience over speed.

This is a pressure cooker mutton curry built on two separate ground pastes that go in at different stages, which means you get both the deep roasted spice base and the fresh coconut sweetness without muddying either flavor.

This coconut milk curry makes use of banana flower, an ingredient that takes patience to clean but repays you with a texture somewhere between mushroom and artichoke heart.

This kuzhambu uses fresh pirandai, a medicinal stem that softens into a silky, slightly sticky texture when cooked in tamarind and spice.

This tangy, spiced curry brings together tender ivy gourd with tamarind and a freshly ground masala.

This small brinjal kuzhambu brings together tender violet brinjals with a roasted spice paste and tangy tamarind broth.

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A comforting South Indian curry that combines tender radish with creamy yogurt and aromatic spices.

Mor Kuzhambu is a comforting South Indian curry made with tangy yogurt and tender white pumpkin.

A flavorful South Indian curry made with fresh curry leaves, shallots, and aromatic spices.

A hearty South Indian curry featuring tender vegetables and lentils in a coconut-spice gravy.

A flavorful South Indian prawn curry that combines the sweetness of prawns with aromatic spices and coconut.

A rich, tangy South Indian curry made with turkey berries (sundaikkai) and lentils.

A rich, creamy South Indian curry that combines tender chicken pieces with aromatic spices and smooth coconut milk.