“Several renditions of this dish from the southern state of Tamil Nadu exist. I’ve chosen a simple one but it’s worth experimenting with your favourite flavour. While lemon rice is usually prepared for a special occasion as part of a spread, it also works particularly well with pepper chicken chettinad.” This recipe is from the book by Anil Ashokan (Allen & Unwin, $39.95 pbk).
Elumikkai sadam (shown with stirfried beans and pepper chicken).