Tamil Nadu · “energy-boosting”

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Karuppatti Pongal

Tamil Nadu dessert — Palm jaggery pongal — richer and more aromatic than white sugar pongal.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Kamarkattu

Tamil Nadu snack — Kamarkattu — the hard sesame candy sold at Tamil Nadu village fairs.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Thengai Mittai

Tamil Nadu snack — Coconut candy — sweet shop staple of Tamil Nadu.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Kadalai Maavu Bonda

Tamil Nadu snack — Besan bonda — crispy tea-time snack.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Maida Bonda

Tamil Nadu snack — Plain maida bonda — street food classic.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Vendakkai Bajji

Tamil Nadu snack — Okra bajji — popular Tamil Nadu evening snack.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Vazhaipazham Bajji

Tamil Nadu snack — Banana bajji — the most popular Tamil Nadu street food bajji.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Arisi Thengai Burfi

Tamil Nadu snack — Rice coconut burfi — village sweet for festivals.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Thaen Mittai

Tamil Nadu snack — Thaen mittai — the honey ball sold at temple festivals and school fairs.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Paal Mittai

Tamil Nadu snack — Tamil Nadu milk toffee — sweet shop classic.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Mullu Murukku

Tamil Nadu snack — Star-shaped murukku — Diwali essential.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Nei Urundai

Tamil Nadu snack — Pure ghee laddu — temple prasad sweet.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy