Tamil Nadu · Vegetarian · “essential”

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Tamil Nadu Sambar Classic Tamarind Lentil Vegetables Madurai

The foundational Tamil Nadu sambar — toor dal with tamarind, tomato and mixed...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

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 Breakfast

Onion Chutney

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

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Mint Chutney

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

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Coriander Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh coriander. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Red Chilli Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with dried red chillies. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Peanut Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with roasted peanuts. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Drumstick Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with drumstick (murungakkai) leaves. Essential...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Ginger Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh ginger. Essential accompaniment for idli,...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Tamarind Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with tamarind. Essential accompaniment for idli, dosa and vada.

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Thengai Kozhukattai

Tamil Nadu breakfast — coconut-stuffed steamed rice dumpling — Ganesh Chaturthi essential.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 20 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Snack

Mullu Murukku

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

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy