Tamarind Upma is a tangy, spiced rice-flour upma cooked in tamarind water with turmeric and asafoetida, then tempered with mustard, dals, red chilli, and curry leaves. Serve with coconut thuvaiyal.
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Samba Sadham (Pepper, Cumin Rice)
Discover the delicious and traditional “Samba Sadham” (Pepper and Jeera Rice) served as an offering to Lord Nataraja at Chidambaram Temple.
Fruits
Discover the diverse and delicious fruits of Tamil Nadu, from juicy mangoes to refreshing watermelons. Learn about the health benefits and traditional usage of these nutritious gems.
Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu
A popular spicy and tangy gravy that is made with Brinjal (egg plant) and served with hot rice.
Keerai Kadalai Kootu
Discover the traditional South Indian flavors of keerai kadalai kootu – a nutritious dish of spinach, chickpeas, and coconut gravy. Perfect as a side with rice or chapati!
Rajma Masala
This Rajma masala is made with soaked rajma, tomato, onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and Chana masala powder. This masala can be served with Chapathi or steamed rice.
Lemon Rice
Looking for a quick and delicious meal idea? Try lemon rice! This flavorful dish is easy to make and great for on-the-go lunches or picnics.
Cucumber Kootu
Looking for a delicious side dish to complement your spicy kuzhambu? Try this cucumber kootu recipe, perfect with Chapati/roti too!
Oats and wheat flour dosai
This dosai made with oats and wheat flour can be served with chutney/sambar. This is easy to make and no need for long fermentation like the plain dosai.
Pepper Jeera Medhu Vadai
Medhu vadai is a renowned South Indian snack, often enjoyed as breakfast or a snack, made from urad dal (split black lentils). It features a crispy exterior and a soft interior, achieved through deep-frying lentil batter. Usually served with coconut chutney and sambar, it can include onions, green chilies, and curry leaves for extra flavor.