Disclaimer

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We are not a restaurant

Aryaas is an independent publication about cooking. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any restaurant, chain or business trading under a similar name, in India or anywhere else. We cannot take bookings, orders, delivery or catering enquiries, and if you have reached us looking for a restaurant, we are not it.

Allergens are your responsibility to check

South Indian cooking uses ingredients that are common allergens, including nuts, peanuts, sesame, coconut, dairy, mustard and, in some dishes, wheat. Asafoetida frequently contains wheat flour as a bulking agent, which matters if you are avoiding gluten, and it is not always obvious from the label.

Ingredient formulations change and vary by brand and country. Always read the labels on what you actually buy. If you are cooking for someone with an allergy, verify every component yourself rather than relying on a recipe page.

Kitchen safety

Several recipes here involve deep frying, pressure cooking and sustained high heat. Hot oil causes serious burns, and water entering hot oil causes it to erupt. Pressure cookers must be maintained and operated according to their manufacturer's instructions. You are responsible for safe practice in your own kitchen, and for supervising anyone cooking with you.

No medical or nutritional advice

We are cooks and writers. We are not doctors, dietitians or nutritionists, and nothing on this site is medical, dietary or nutritional advice. We do not claim that any dish treats, prevents or improves a medical condition. Where a traditional belief about a dish exists, such as the idea that pepper rasam helps a cold, we may mention that it is a widely held tradition; that is a note about culture, not a health claim.

If you are managing a medical condition, pregnant, or on a restricted diet, talk to a qualified clinician about what is appropriate for you.

Results vary

Recipes are tested, but ingredients, equipment, altitude, humidity and ambient temperature all differ. Fermented batters in particular behave very differently from kitchen to kitchen, which is why our batter guides give temperature-banded timings. We cannot guarantee a specific outcome.

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