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South Indian852 min4 servings
Mallige Idli
Soft, jasmine-white Karnataka-style idlis made with fermented rice, urad dal, poha, and gentle steaming.
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| World region | Country | Regions | Cuisine styles | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | IndiaIN | Karnataka, Punjab, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, Goa | North Indian, South Indian, Fermented, Tandoor, Breakfast, Street food, Home-style, Vegetarian, Festival, Festive | Idli, Roti, Dal, Dosa, Paneer, Sambar, Chaat, Rice meals, Coconut chutney, Paratha |
| South Asia | Sri LankaLK | Western Province, Central Province, Northern Province, Southern Province | Rice and curry, Coastal, Coconut-rich, Spiced | Hoppers, Kottu, Pol sambol, Fish curry |
| East Asia | ChinaCN | Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, Jiangsu, Hunan, Fujian | Stir-fry, Noodles, Dim sum, Regional classics, Street food | Dumplings, Noodles, Hotpot, Congee, Roast meats |
| East Asia | JapanJP | Kanto, Kansai, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Okinawa | Washoku, Noodles, Rice bowls, Fermented, Bento | Ramen, Sushi, Miso soup, Donburi, Tempura |
| East Asia | South KoreaKR | Seoul, Jeolla, Gyeongsang, Jeju | Fermented, BBQ, Rice bowls, Stews, Banchan | Kimchi, Bibimbap, Jjigae, Bulgogi, Tteokbokki |
| Southeast Asia | ThailandTH | Central Thai, Northern Thai, Isan, Southern Thai | Street food, Curry, Noodles, Herbal, Sweet-sour-spicy | Pad thai, Green curry, Som tam, Tom yum |
| Southeast Asia | VietnamVN | Hanoi, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta | Noodles, Fresh herbs, Street food, Broths, Rice paper | Pho, Banh mi, Bun, Spring rolls |
| Southeast Asia | IndonesiaID | Java, Bali, Sumatra, Sulawesi | Rice dishes, Satay, Spice pastes, Street food | Nasi goreng, Rendang, Satay, Sambal |
| Southeast Asia | MalaysiaMY | Penang, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Sarawak | Malay, Nyonya, Street food, Rice and noodles | Nasi lemak, Laksa, Roti canai, Satay |
| Southeast Asia | SingaporeSG | Hawker centres, Peranakan, Malay, Tamil, Chinese Singaporean | Hawker, Fusion, Street food, Multicultural | Chicken rice, Laksa, Chilli crab, Kaya toast |
| Middle East | United Arab EmiratesAE | Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Emirati coastal | Arabian, Rice dishes, Grilled, Dates and spices | Machboos, Harees, Luqaimat, Grilled seafood |
| Middle East | LebanonLB | Beirut, Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Coastal Lebanon | Levantine, Mezze, Grilled, Fresh herbs | Hummus, Tabbouleh, Kibbeh, Manakish |
| Middle East | TurkeyTR | Istanbul, Aegean, Anatolia, Black Sea, Southeast Anatolia | Ottoman-influenced, Grilled, Meze, Bakery, Street food | Kebab, Borek, Dolma, Pide, Baklava |
| Europe | ItalyIT | Tuscany, Lombardy, Sicily, Campania, Emilia-Romagna | Continental, Mediterranean, Pasta, Bakery, Regional classics | Pasta, Risotto, Pizza, Ragù, Gelato |
| Europe | FranceFR | Paris, Provence, Brittany, Alsace, Burgundy, Lyon | Continental, Bistro, Patisserie, Sauces, Regional classics | Ratatouille, Quiche, Crepes, Coq au vin, Baguette |
| Europe | SpainES | Catalonia, Basque Country, Andalusia, Valencia, Galicia | Mediterranean, Tapas, Rice dishes, Seafood, Regional classics | Paella, Tapas, Gazpacho, Tortilla española |
| Europe | GreeceGR | Athens, Crete, Macedonia, Aegean Islands, Peloponnese | Mediterranean, Grilled, Mezze, Seafood, Home-style | Moussaka, Souvlaki, Greek salad, Tzatziki |
| Europe | United KingdomGB | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland | Continental, Pub food, Baking, Breakfast, Comfort food | Roast dinner, Fish and chips, Pies, Scones |
| Africa | MoroccoMA | Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca, Atlas Mountains, Coastal Morocco | North African, Tagine, Spiced, Couscous, Slow-cooked | Tagine, Couscous, Harira, Preserved lemon |
| Africa | EthiopiaET | Addis Ababa, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia | Fermented, Stews, Shared platters, Spiced | Injera, Wat, Berbere, Shiro |
| Africa | NigeriaNG | Lagos, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa-Fulani, Niger Delta | West African, Rice dishes, Soups and swallows, Street food | Jollof rice, Egusi, Suya, Pounded yam |
| North America | United StatesUS | Southern, Tex-Mex, New England, California, Midwest, Cajun-Creole | Comfort food, BBQ, Regional American, Fusion, Breakfast | Barbecue, Burgers, Cajun dishes, Salads, Pies |
| North America | MexicoMX | Oaxaca, Yucatán, Jalisco, Puebla, Baja California | Street food, Corn-based, Moles, Salsas, Regional classics | Tacos, Mole, Tamales, Pozole, Salsa |
| South America | BrazilBR | Bahia, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Amazonas | Rice and beans, Grilled, Coastal, Street food | Feijoada, Moqueca, Pão de queijo, Churrasco |
| South America | PeruPE | Lima, Andes, Amazon, Arequipa, Northern coast | Coastal, Andean, Fusion, Seafood, Potato-based | Ceviche, Lomo saltado, Aji, Causa |
| Oceania | AustraliaAU | New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania | Modern Australian, BBQ, Cafe, Seafood, Fusion | Barbecue, Meat pies, Seafood, Brunch, Pavlova |