Eela - Indian Regional Kitchen & Bar

Masala Dosa

Thin, lacquer-crisp South Indian crepe stuffed with spiced potato filling — the benchmark dish for any South Indian kitchen and a reliable indicator of the kitchen's standards here

Kerala Fish Curry

Coconut milk-based fish curry with the tangy depth of kudampuli (Malabar tamarind), a defining dish of Kerala's coastal kitchen

Idli Sambar

Pillowy steamed rice cakes served with lentil-vegetable broth and coconut chutney — simple, honest, and a reliable gauge of kitchen technique

Biryani

Slow-cooked layered rice dish — the regional style varies, but expect fragrant basmati, whole spices, and properly rested grains rather than stirred-together rice

Chaat

Street-style appetizers — tangy, crunchy, herb-forward — a good way to open the meal and calibrate to the kitchen's spice register