Anti-inflammatory

Tamil Nadu Beverage

Omam Kashayam

Traditional Tamil Nadu drink — Ajwain decoction — the village digestive cure-all drink.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Narthangai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with citron (narthangai) in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kollu Paruppu Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with horse gram dal in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Raw Mango Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with raw mango pieces in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Sundakkai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with turkey berry (fresh) in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Beverage

Thazhampoo Sherbet

Traditional Tamil Nadu drink — Palmyra flower drink — rare seasonal drink from...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with small brinjal stuffed with masala in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Beverage

Arugampul Juice

Traditional Tamil Nadu drink — Arugampul juice — sacred to Lord Ganesha and used in...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Senai Kizhangu Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with elephant foot yam in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Thamarind Mochai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with field beans in tamarind in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Beverage

Inji Thaen Kaapi

Traditional Tamil Nadu drink — Village morning immunity drink — ginger juice with raw...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Thakkali Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with ripe tomatoes in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium