Kerala, India
Thattu Dosa
തട്ടു ദോശ
A small, thick, spongy dosa from Kerala, typically served at street-side thattukadas. It is soft and served with chutney and sambar.
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Gujarat, India
Thepla
થેપલા
A thin Gujarati flatbread made with whole wheat, gram flour, and fenugreek leaves. It is a travel-friendly bread.
Kerala, India
Thoran
തോരൻ
A Kerala dry vegetable dish stir-fried with grated coconut and spices. It is served as part of everyday meals and sadya.
Assam, India
Til pitha
তিল পিঠা
Rice flour is filled with sesame and jaggery, shaped, and steamed or toasted into an Assamese pitha.
Gujarat, India
Undhiyu
ઉંધિયું
A Gujarati mixed vegetable casserole cooked with winter vegetables, fenugreek dumplings, and spices. It is a winter specialty.
India
Upma
उपमा
A savory semolina porridge cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, vegetables, and nuts. It is a quick South Indian breakfast.
Kerala, India
Upperi
കേരള ബനാന ചിപ്സ്
Plantain slices are fried in coconut oil and lightly salted into Kerala's crisp snack.
India
Usal
उसळ
A Maharashtrian dish of sprouted beans cooked with spices. It forms the base of misal pav.
India
Uttapam
उत्तपम
A thick, soft pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with onions, tomatoes, and chilies. It is a South Indian breakfast favorite.
Mumbai, India
Vada Pav
वड़ा पाव
A Mumbai street food of spiced potato fritter in a bread roll with chutneys. It is often called the Indian burger.
Karnataka, India
Vangi Bath
ವಂಗಿ ಬಾತ್
A Karnataka rice dish flavored with eggplant and vangibath powder. It is tangy, spicy, and aromatic.
Maharashtra, India
Varan Bhaat
वरण भात
A simple Maharashtrian meal of plain toor dal and rice. It is comfort food, often served with ghee and lemon.
India
Vatha Kuzhambu
வத்தக் குழம்பு
A tangy tamarind-based curry from Tamil Nadu made with dried vegetables. It is spicy and served with rice.
Jaffna, India
Ven Pongal
வெண் பொங்கல்
A savory Tamil rice and moong dal dish flavored with black pepper, cumin, and ghee. It is a comforting breakfast with coconut chutney.
Goa, India
Vindaloo
विंदालू
Goan meat is marinated with vinegar, garlic, and spices, then cooked into a sharp, hot curry.
Goa, India
Xacuti
शाकुती
Goan meat or poultry is cooked with roasted coconut, poppy seed, and a complex spice blend.
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Yakhni
यख़नी
A Kashmiri yogurt-based meat curry, mild and aromatic, from the wazwan tradition.
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Yakhni pulao
یخنی پلاؤ
A Kashmiri rice pilaf cooked in a spiced meat broth with whole spices.
Maharashtra, India
Zunka
झुणका
A Maharashtrian dish of gram flour cooked with spices into a thick, dry porridge. Served with bhakri.
Maharashtra, India
Zunka Bhakri
झुणका भाकरी
The classic Maharashtrian meal of zunka and jowar bhakri. It is simple, nutritious, and rural.