Tip Kiri bath is such a satisfying and pretty way of preparing rice that it seems ... add a little vegetable oil and the onion, garlic, chilli, pandan leaf and curry leaves. Fry for a minute ...

mustard seeds and curry leaves in 1 tbsp ghee. Pour the tadka over the dal and top with lemon juice. Serve this dal preparation (varan) with plain steamed rice (bhaat). This combo can be a part of a ...

Their special Pongal Thali, available from January 14 to 16, is curated with ten flavourful offerings, including ven pongal, a spiced rice and lentil dish, kaikari kootu, a mixed vegetable curry ...

More than just a meal, the fish thali reflects ... is anchored by rice - often a generous portion of local red rice or steamed rice - paired with a bowl of fragrant fish curry.