This coconut curry adds a tangy note to a South Indian menu. This recipe is part of our menu for Sadhya, a South Indian feast.

This quintessential Kerala vegetable curry marries many of the best ingredients of the region: coconut, curry leaves, green chiles, and a host of tropical vegetables. All the vegetables are cut into batons...

This starchy side dish gets a kick of heat from cayenne pepper, fresh chiles, and hot red pepper flakes.

This aromatic mixture of split peas and vegetables is a staple in the South Indian diet. It always accompanies favorite snacks such as dosas (lentil crêpes) and idlis (lentil dumplings). A traditional...

This recipe calls for fresh lemon verbena, but you can substitute 1 stalk of fresh lemongrass if lemon verbena is unavailable.

To achieve perfect layers in your rolls, carefully arrange each ingredient and wrap the rice paper tightly.

Barbecue expert Steven Raichlen shares his recipe for a whole roasted pig with fragrant Balinese spices, including lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric, and hot chiles.