Tamil Nadu · Vegetarian

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Wheat Payasam

Sacred South Indian payasam (sweet) made with whole wheat and jaggery.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Mor Kuzhambu Vada

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Mor kuzhambu with floating soft vadas — a...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Pumpkin Payasam

Sacred South Indian payasam (sweet) made with pumpkin and jaggery.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kothamalli Virai Kuzhambu

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Fresh coriander seed kuzhambu — rarely seen...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Jackfruit Payasam

Sacred South Indian payasam (sweet) made with jackfruit and jaggery with coconut milk.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Puli Kuzhambu Saadam

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Village way of eating — mixing tamarind...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Sundakkai Vathal Kuzhambu

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Sundakkai vathal kuzhambu — the most beloved...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Tomato Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with ripe tomatoes. Essential accompaniment for idli,...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Paruppu Rasam

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Paruppu rasam — the simplest, most digestive...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Onion Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with small pearl onions. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Thakkali Thokku

Traditional Tamil Nadu village recipe — Thakkali thokku — the tomato curry-pickle that...

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Mint Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh mint leaves. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy