Popular Curries
Neyyum Parippum: Mashed Mung Dal with Ghee
Erisseri: Butternut Squash and Mung Dal in Coconut Cumin Sauce
Varutha Erisseri: Green Plantains in Toasted Coconut and Cumin Sauce
Kaalan: Ripe Plantains with Coconut, Green Chilies, and Yogurt
Oolan: Vegetables in Coconut milk Sauce
Aviyal: Mixed Vegetable Medley in Coconut Cumin Sauce
Sambar: Vegetables and Tuvar Dal in a Spicy Tamarind Sauce
Varutharacha Sambar: Vegetables and Tuvar Dal in a Toasted-Coconut and
Tamarind Sauce
Thakkali Rasam: Tomato and Tuvar Dal Soup
Tomato Pachadi: Tomatoes in a Fresh Coconut and Yogurt Sauce
Okra Kichadi: Fried Okra in a Coconut and Mustard Sauce
Seasonal Curries
Moloshyam: Vegetables in Coconut and Cumin Sauce
Pulinkari: Vegetables with Spicy Tuvar Dal
Vazuthaninga Varutharacha Kootan: Eggplant in Spicy Toasted-Coconut Sauce
Paavakka Varutharacha Kootan: Bitter Gourd in Spicy Toasted-Coconut Sauce
Koottu Curry: Butternut Squash and Chana Dal in Coconut-Cumin Sauce
Cheera Udachathu: Spicy Mashed Spinach
Maampaza Pachadi: Ripe Mangoes in a Coconut and Mustard Sauce
Kadachakka Masalakkari: Breadfruit in Spicy Coconut Sauce
Vellarikka Tharichathu: Cucumbers in a Mustard and Coconut Sauce
Urulakkizangu Stew: Potato Stew
Brown Stew: Potatoes in Spicy Coconut Milk
Kadalakari: Spicy Chickpea Curry
Kurumulaku Rasam: Black Pepper Soup
Mulaku Varutha Puli: Onions and Green Chilies in Spicy Tamarind Sauce
Uppuparippu: Mung Dal with Fresh Green Chilies and Curry Leaves
Mathan Puzukku: Pumpkin and Red Beans with Coconut and Curry Leaves
Curries from the Madapilli (Royal Kitchen)
Ellukari: Vegetables in Spicy Coconut and Sesame Sauce
Pacha Sambar: Sambar with Fresh Green Spices
Varuthupperi Kootaan: Fried Plantains in Coconut Yogurt Sauce
Chakka Madhura Curry: Sweet Jackfruit Curry
Pappadavalli: Fried Pappadams in Spicy Sauce
Varikkasseri: Green Bananas and Taro Root in Coconut Buttermilk Sauce
Karutha Moloshyam: Telinga Potatoes (Suran) in Black Pepper and Coconut Sauce
Kaattu Kootan: Green Bananas, Cucumber, and Yam in a Sweet and Sour Sauce
Maampaza Kaalan: Ripe Mangoes in Coconut Yogurt Sauce
Kurukku Kaalan: Vegetables in Slow-Cooked Sour Buttermilk Sauce