DHANSAK – Tamil Nadu

A flavourful Parsi curry known for its unique blend of sweet, sour and spicy notes, lentils and vegetables simmered with chicken in a rich, thick sauce.

Signature dish of India’s parsi community showing marriage of Persian and Gujarit culinary traditions from the 1800s. Aromatic, complex but delicious, the Dhansak take a long time to cook and has become a ritual dish prepared on Sundays and then became a popular dish in Irani cafes.