Coromandel showcases age-old traditional recipes spanning the 2,728 km of Coastline, starting from Karnataka via Kerala to Tamil Nadu and culminating in Andhra Pradesh. It is a contemporary brand featuring some of the finest Southern Indian Grilled Seafood, Fiery Stir-fried Meats, Creamy curries laden with coconut milk, decadent desserts sweetened with palm jaggery, and popular staples like Dosa, Parottas, and Idiappams. The dishes included in this are from places like Pondicherry, Nagercoil, Thanjavur, Banglore, Kanyakumari, and Chennai.
1.Mutton Rolls
The seafood paradise is famous for non-veg rolls, and mutton rolls are a mandatory recommendation if you are a meat eater. Imagine having parathas with the filling of fried tender pieces of lamb with added spice for a top-notch flavour, rolled and given to you for your evening snacks.
2.Know Suey
A Burmese delight that has surpassed the list is a favourite for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. With coconut milk being the main ingredient and plentiful vegetables (for veg) and prawns (for non-veg), Know Suey is served alongside rice or noodles topped with fried crispy onions, noodles, and fresh herbs, making it the perfect feast for food lovers.
3.Quiche
Are you a lover of pastries? Then, it would be best to keep Quiche on your list while you are in Pondicherry. In almost all the cafes, you can get one made of egg, cream, milk, flour, butter, cheese, and other essential ingredients. It can be hot and cold, with fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood.
4.Nanji Fish Curry
It is the most famous fish delicacy in Nagercoil. Ingredients used in this dish include coconut, pearl onion, garlic, cumin, pepper, oil, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, turmeric powder, tomato, green chillies, salt, tamarind, chilly and coriander powder.
5.Nanjil Nattu Vendhaya (Fenugreek) Kuzhambu
It is another famous preparation of Nanjil Nadu cuisine prepared with tamarind, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, sambar onion, green chilies, coconut gratings, Jeeragam (cumin), fenugreek seeds, rice, oil, mustard, fenugreek, big onion, tomato and curry leaves.
6.Sundal
Sundal is one of the famous foods in Chennai. It is so renowned and mainly found as a street food. It has peas, onions, and coconut in it. It is famous across most houses in Chennai. If you have been here, you must try Sundal at Marina Beach.
7.Ulunthanchoru
It is prepared of rice and urad dal and served with black chutney and egg. Ingredients of the dish include rice, urad dal, grated coconut, dry ginger powder, salt, water, ghee, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Some people prefer to eat it with the meat gravy, while others find it tempting to eat with ghee and jaggery.
8.Uthappam
Everyone has different tastes, but street foods remain a priority for all. Uthappam is now loved by all in India, and Onion Uthappam tastes delicious and mouthful. It is an Indian version of a pancake and a breakfast you can always have.
9.Murukku
Murukku is a crunchy and crispy snack famous in the South. They are great sides to have with coffee or tea, especially in the evening. It is prepared from lentils and plain flour of any cereal. It’s a Crispy fried snack commonly prepared with a batter. It is the most popular snack in Chennai.
10.Kuzhi Paniyaram
Kuzhi Paniyaram is a typical breakfast dish from the South India. It is made from rice flour, with some spices and black lentils. Kuzhi Paniyaram is a famous breakfast dish in Tamil Nadu, primarily eaten in every house. It is soft, fluffy, and yummy. It’s a great, light breakfast that’s also healthy.
11.Prawn Masala
A great range of seafood is always available here – from the Crab Curries to the Fries, from the Rava Fries, and more. Make sure to also watch for the annual Aqua Fest and the Crab Festival that Chef Naren regularly has.
12.Drumstick Soup
If the Kerala style of fish preparation is what you are looking for, then you need to look no further than Vembanad. A beautiful little restaurant nestled inside The Paul, the seafood preparation transports you straight to the coast of God’s Own Country. Try the Seafood Drumstick Soup from the Cherai region to begin your meal nicely.
13.Pal Payasam
It is sweet and has a creamy texture. It is made of milk-soaked rice, which is similar to the north Indian kheer but has a taste of coconut and typical south Indian making in it. Payasam is a lip-smacking delicacy. It is made of cedar sprinkled with saffron water and dry fruits. It enhances the taste of Payasam.
14.Thavala Adai
It is served as a snack or a light dinner dish, Tavala Adai, of rice and lentils. A half-dosa is specific to Thanjavur, being a little crispy on the outside but having a soft texture inside. It is an heirloom Iyengar recipe (a central community here) passed down to generations. It tastes best with rasam. You can use grated carrots or tiny chopped pieces to garnish the dish.
15.Vazhaipoo Vadai
Cakes made using banana blossom/ banana flower, known as Vazhaipoo Vadai in Tamil, are a delicious snack and traditional recipe from the Kongunadu region of Tamil Nadu. The crisp Vazhaipoo Vadai goes best with rasam Saddam (rasam rice) or as an evening snack with tea or coffee.
16.Ulundhu Kali
The Ulundhu Kali is a traditional sweet dish in Tamil. It is made using gingelly oil and jaggery of palm. The plate is nutritious and has health benefits included in it. It is mainly suggested for pregnant women and small children as it helps to strengthen bones and improve digestion. It is famous for Kongunadu cuisine, can be eaten as an evening snack, and has health benefits.
17. Pizza
While in Pondy, eat pizzas from wooden fire-bricked ovens that make it to your table. If you are a foodophile, you should try pesto chicken pizza, a delicacy made out of pesto sauce, basils, black olives, meat bites, and parmesan cheese that makes it a bit extra!
18.Croissant
The croissant is another French bread treat in almost all the bakeries. The puffed pastry made with butter, flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and milk and stuffed with a thin layer of creams, melted chocolates, cheese, etc., will leave you scrumptious.
19.Panakam
It is a famous jaggery drink of Nanjil Nadu cuisine served in various temples during Ram Navami. Ingredients of the dish include powdered jaggery, cardamom, pepper, water, dry ginger powder, lemon juice, basil leaves, and salt.
20.Sadhya
Sadhya refers to a banquet and is typically served for festivals like Onam and Vishu. Only a few know that Kanyakumari was once part of Kerala and is culturally closer to the State than Tamil Nadu. Thankfully, you don’t have to wait for a festive occasion to sample a Sadhya. Many vegetarian restaurants offer veg Sadhya. You could also opt for a non-veg Sadhya or non-veg meal that includes chicken, mutton, and seafood.
