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Tamil Nadu Recipes

Tamil Nadu Recipes uses a specific blend of spices to bring that authentic taste. Get the original recipes which are sure to turn out good here. Be it Pachadi, Poriyal, Pepper Rasam, Sambar or Curries; you can cook all of them with easy recipes. What are you cooking today?

You can also try my Karnataka Recipes or Kerala Recipes.

A bowl of creamy Indian Ven Pongal topped with ghee, fried cashews, cumin seeds, and curry leaves, placed on a rustic burlap mat with papad and extra curry leaves on the side.

Rice

Ven Pongal Recipe (Khara Pongal) – South Indian Temple Style

A bowl filled with coarse, golden-brown Karivepaku Podi sits on burlap, surrounded by dried red chilies and green curry leaves, with a blue cloth in the background.

Chutneys

VIndian Vegan

Karivepaku Podi Recipe (Curry Leaves Powder)

A white bowl filled with spicy Ellu Sadam, garnished with sesame seeds and curry leaves, sits on a rustic surface with dried red chilies, fresh curry leaves, and a small bowl of sesame seeds nearby.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Ellu Sadam Recipe (South Indian Sesame Rice)

Beans poriyal served in a bowl.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Beans Poriyal Recipe

Milagu rasam served in a bowl.

Soups

VIndian Vegan

Pepper Rasam Recipe (Milagu Rasam)

Rava idli served on a plate.

Global Breakfast

Rava Idli Recipe (Semolina Idli)

Black Pepper Rice (Milagu Sadam) is a delicious South Indian-style rice dish flavored with freshly ground black peppercorns. Here is how to make it.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Black Pepper Rice Recipe (Milagu Sadam)

Chicken Salna is a thin and spicy chicken curry from Tamil Nadu, a Southern state of India. It tastes delicious with flaky parotta or steamed rice. Here is how to make it.

Chicken Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chicken Salna Recipe

Lemon Rice (Chitranna) is a popular South Indian rice preparation where cooked rice is flavored with lime juice and a few other simple ingredients. Try my easy recipe here.

Rice

VIndian Vegan

Lemon Rice Recipe (Chitranna)

Elumichai Oorugai is an instant lemon pickle from the southern part of India. It is sweet, tangy and will definitely tickle your taste buds with its incredible taste. Here is how to make it.

Pickle Recipes

VIndian Vegan

Elumichai Oorugai

Coconut Milk Rasam (Thengai Pal Rasam) is a delicious twist on the classic rasam recipe. Make this comforting dish at home using my easy recipe.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Coconut Milk Rasam

A white bowl of spicy Mutton Kulambu curry garnished with fresh coriander, placed on a dark stone surface with red chilies and coriander leaves around it.

Mutton Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mutton Kulambu Recipe (Mutton Kuzhambu)

A ceramic bowl filled with flavorful Tomato Rasam, garnished with fresh cilantro, sits on a burlap mat, with more cilantro and ripe tomatoes in the background.

Veg Curries

Tomato Rasam Recipe (Thakkali Rasam)

A bowl of Curd Rice garnished with pomegranate seeds, fried red chili, curry leaves, and spices, surrounded by papad pieces, with a bowl of extra pomegranate seeds nearby on a rustic surface.

Rice

Curd Rice Recipe (Thayir Sadam)

A bowl of rajma sundal garnished with shredded coconut, green chili, and fresh coriander, served on parchment paper with a lemon wedge and herbs beside it.

Indian Snacks

VIndian Vegan

Rajma Sundal Recipe

A bowl of yellow Mor Kuzhambu curry, topped with dried red chilies and black mustard seeds, garnished with fresh curry leaves, set on a rustic brown mat against a dark background.

Veg Curries

Mor Kuzhambu Recipe (Authentic Tamil Brahmin Style Buttermilk Curry)

A bowl of spicy Chicken Chettinad curry garnished with fresh cilantro, surrounded by red chilies, lemon slices, herbs, and a slice of lemon on a dark surface.

Chicken Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chicken Chettinad Curry (Authentic Tamil Nadu Recipe)

A white bowl filled with Beetroot Poriyal, garnished with curry leaves, sits on brown paper with dried red chilies and fresh curry leaves scattered around on a dark surface.

Veg Curries

VIndian Vegan

Beetroot Poriyal Recipe (South Indian Beetroot Stir Fry With Coconut)

A bowl of spicy Chettinad Egg Curry with six boiled eggs in a rich red sauce, garnished with fresh coriander, placed on a dark surface with green chili, lemon wedges, and coriander leaves beside it.

Egg Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chettinad Egg Curry Recipe (Spicy Tamil Nadu Egg Masala)

A bowl of Muttai Kulambu, featuring two halved boiled eggs atop a rich, reddish-brown gravy, garnished with herbs and served with flatbread and green chilies on a rustic surface.

Egg Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Muttai Kulambu Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style Egg Curry With Coconut)

A white bowl filled with vibrant pink Beetroot Curd Rice, garnished with curry leaves and set on a woven mat, with fresh coriander and green chilies nearby.

Rice

GFIndian Gluten Free

Beetroot Curd Rice Recipe

A bowl of South Indian rava pongal garnished with curry leaves, roasted cashews, and spices, with pieces of crispy papad kept on the side.

Indian Breakfast

Rava Pongal Recipe (Sooji Pongal)

A bowl of brown Sakkarai Pongal garnished with cashew nuts and raisins, placed on a rustic mat with cardamom pods and cloves scattered around.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sakkarai Pongal Recipe (Chakkara Pongal, Sweet Pongal)

A bowl of vibrant Pudina Rice garnished with cashews and fresh mint, sits on a rustic mat with papad and green chili in the background.

Rice

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Pudina Rice Recipe (Mint Rice)

Make this delicious one-pot Tamil-Nadu Style Ambur Chicken Biryani at home using my easy recipe.

Rice

GFIndian Gluten Free

Ambur Chicken Biryani

Vegetable Rava Upma (Sooji Upma, Savory Semolina Porridge) is a popular Indian breakfast dish made using fine semolina, onions, mild spices, and a few more ingredients. It is filling and nutritious and comes together in under 20 minutes. My recipe makes the best fluffy and non-sticky upma in a jiffy (vegetarian).

Indian Breakfast

Vegetable Rava Upma (Sooji Upma)

Sambar is a spicy and tangy lentil and vegetable stew that is a staple in South Indian homes. Sharing my most sought-after sambar recipe with you all in this post. Serve it with dosa, idli, uttapam, or pongal for a hearty meal (traditional pressure cooker & instant pot versions).

Dal

Sambar

Vadu Mango Pickle (Vadu Mangai Urugai or Maavadu) is a South Indian style baby mango pickle that requires no chopping and no cooking. Here is a traditional recipe to make it.

Pickle Recipes

Vadu Mango Pickle

Mullangi Sambar (Radish Sambar) is a traditional South Indian curry made using radish, lentils, and a few spices. You can serve it with steamed rice, idli, or dosa. Here is how to make it (vegan).

Dal

VIndian Vegan

Mullangi Sambar (Radish Sambar)

Salna (Empty Parotta Chalna) is a South Indian street-style curry made with onion and tomato as its base ingredients. This recipe is easy to make at home and requires only pantry staples.

Veg Curries

GFIndian Gluten FreeVIndian Vegan

Salna (Empty Parotta Chalna)

Coconut Chutney (Thengai Chutney, Nariyal Chutney) is a classic South Indian condiment that is served with dosa, idli, vada, and also as a part of a meal. Made with fresh coconut, it is one of the most versatile chutneys that pairs well with any South Indian snack or breakfast.

Chutneys

Coconut Chutney (Nariyal Chutney)

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