Kumaoni cuisine, adapted to the harsh Himalayan climate, features simple, healthy meals made from pulses like gouhat, including Kumaoni raitaa, Bal Mithai, and Ras Bhaat.
Malvani cuisine, originating from Malvani, features Kombdi vade, a traditional Malvani meal consisting of chicken curry, vade, onion, lemon, and solkadhi.
Kathiyawadi cuisine, renowned for its spicy and sour flavors, features dishes like Undhiyu, Dhokla, Khandvi, Fafda, and Jalebi, infused with fragrant spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Mappila cuisine, a blend of native and borrowed traditions, is renowned for its fragrant spices and coconut-based dishes like Thalassery Biryani, Pathiri, and Mutton Stew.
Chettinad, a popular Tamil Nadu dish, is renowned for its use of native spices, seafood, and vegetarian options like murukku.
Siddu, a fermented steamed bun from Himachal Pradesh, is a popular winter delicacy served with ghee and mint chutney, providing warmth and energy.
Rice is a staple in Malnad families, served for breakfast in various forms such as flattened Gojjuavalakki, ground Akki rotti, and steaming Unde Kadubu.