Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Kolukattai Payasam

Tamil Nadu sweet — Rice dumpling payasam — Chettinad wedding dessert.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Ghee Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Nei Sadam — ghee flavoured rice for lunchbox, festivals and everyday meals.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Thinai Laddu

Tamil Nadu sweet — Foxtail millet laddu — diabetic-friendly ancient grain sweet.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Raw Mango Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Mangai Sadam — raw mango flavoured rice for lunchbox, festivals and...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Mint Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Pudina Sadam — fresh mint leaves flavoured rice for lunchbox,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Kambu Laddu

Tamil Nadu sweet — Pearl millet laddu — iron-rich sweet.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Peas Mint Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Pattani Sadam — green peas and mint paste flavoured rice for...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Karthigai Appam

Tamil Nadu sweet — The sweet fried rice ball of Karthigai Deepam.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Beetroot Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Beetroot Sadam — grated beetroot flavoured rice for lunchbox,...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Sakkarai Pongal

Tamil Nadu sweet — The sacred Pongal offering — sweet rice and dal cooked with jaggery...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Capsicum Rice

Classic Tamil Nadu Kudamilagai Sadam — capsicum flavoured rice for lunchbox, festivals...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Badam Halwa Tamil Style

Tamil Nadu sweet — Tamil Nadu almond halwa — pure, rich and aromatic with saffron.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium