TAMIL CUISINE
TAMIL CUISINE
Appetizers
Murukku – Crunchy spiral-shaped snack made from rice flour and spices.
Vazhakkai Bajji – Crispy deep-fried plantain fritters.
Milagu Paniyaram – Pepper-flavored rice and lentil dumplings.
Kothu Parotta – Shredded flaky parotta sautéed with vegetables and spices.
Masala Vadai – Spicy and crispy lentil fritters.
Main Courses
Rice Varieties
Chettinad Chicken Biryani – Fragrant rice cooked with spiced chicken and aromatic spices.
Coconut Milk Pulao – Rice cooked in coconut milk with vegetables and spices.
Thakkali Sadam – Tomato rice flavored with tomatoes, spices, and herbs.
Dosa Varieties
Kal Dosai – Soft and thick dosa served with chutney and sambar.
Ragi Dosai – Dosai made from finger millet served with coconut chutney.
Curries and Gravies
Chettinad Mutton Curry – Spicy mutton curry with a rich blend of Chettinad spices.
Kara Kuzhambu – Tangy and spicy tamarind-based curry with vegetables.
Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu – Lentil dumplings in a tangy tamarind gravy.
Accompaniments
Appalam – Crispy papads made from lentil flour.
Pickle Varieties – Mango pickle, lemon pickle, and mixed vegetable pickle.
Thayir Pachadi – Yogurt-based side dish with vegetables like cucumber or carrot.
Desserts
Paal Payasam – Creamy rice pudding cooked in milk and flavored with cardamom.
Badam Halwa – Rich and decadent sweet made from almonds, ghee, and sugar.
Adhirasam – Deep-fried sweet made from rice flour and jaggery.
Beverages
Filter Coffee – Strong South Indian coffee served with milk and sugar.
Panagam – Sweet and tangy drink made from jaggery, ginger, and cardamom.