A lot of varieties are there in Tamilnadu foods. All of them are healthy and tasty. In Tamil Nadu, people give more importance to the food. It Starts from Breakfast to Dinner with lots of dishes. Tamilnadu Tradition is serving their foods in Banana leaf. Both Vegetarian and Non-vegetarian foods are delicious in Tamilnadu.
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1. PONGAL
Pongal is a famous food for breakfast. In Pongal preparation, they use much ghee that’s give super taste. One of the Traditional festivals is Pongal in Tamilnadu. People celebrate this festival for about four days.
2. VADA
Vada and sambar is the best combination. Vada is serving in all functions. In the Temples, people give Vada as idol deity food. Everybody loves this food. It makes from Urad dal.
3. IDLY
Idly is the morning breakfast. It makes from Urad dal. It is steamed food. Idly is eat with sambar, chutney. When preparing the Idly by Fermentation process.
4. DOSA
Dosa and Idly prepare from the same flour. Many varieties in dosa such as Masala dosa, Ghee dosa, Millet dosa, Onion dosa, Egg dosa, Rava dosa, etc. It is crispy and thin.
5. PANIYARAM
Paniyaram is in two tastes are spicy and sweet. Chettinad paniyaram is popular in Tamilnadu. Onions, Green chili, Curry leaves are the ingredients to prepare Paniyaram. Paniyaram flour prepare from the fermentation process.
6. UTHAPPAM
Uthappam has many varieties in toppings such as Mushroom masala, paneer masala, small onions, grated carrot, etc. It is made from idly and dosa flour.
7. SAMBAR
Sambar powder, so many vegetables, chili, tomato, curry leaves, many masala items in sambar. Sambar is a Traditional food in Tamilnadu. Sambar is serving with vada, idly, dosa, etc.
8. RICE
Rice is the staple food in Tamilnadu. Rice is Traditional lunch food. People give importance. People treat rice as God. Many varieties in rice. Most of the people do Rice cultivation production in Tamilnadu.
9. BIRYANI
Thalappakatti Biryani in Dindigul is famous biryani in Tamilnadu. Briyani masala and many spices are use in biryani. Prawn biryani, Chicken biryani, Mutton biryani, Fish biryani, etc.
10. RASAM
Rasam is good for health. Prepared using turmeric, tomato, coriander, oil, rasam powder, etc. It cures cough. In Tamilnadu, peoples eat or drink rasam. Millet rasam, pepper rasam, tomato rasam, etc.
11. PAYASAM
Payasam is sweet to taste. Milk, Cashew nuts, Dry grapes, Milk, vermicelli are the ingredients to make Payasam. It is a delicious South Indian dish. Vada and payasam are a super combination.
12. COFFEE
Kumbakonam filter coffee is famous coffee in the world. It relieves headaches. It gives a boost to your body. Kumbakonam coffee powder is available in all the markets.
13. KESARI
In Tamil Nadu, Every function starts from sweet. It has a sweet taste. Rava, Dry grapes, Sugar is the ingredients to prepare Kesari. It is easy to make. Kesari Sweet place in full-meals.
14. CHICKEN 65
Chicken 65 prepare from 65 days old chicken. It is spicy and yummy. Kids are like this dish very much. It is a deep-fried chicken. It is available in Roadside stalls.
15. FISH FRY
Fish fry is fleshy, spicy, and tasty. It improves eyesight. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids. Rich in protein. It reduces depression and Alzheimer’s Disease. It is a natural Cardiovascular healthy food.
16. CRAB
Rich in Protein. Crab helps bones and teeth grow. High in Vitamins. Carb fry is fame for Pollachi. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids. It is hot and spicy.
17. RAGI
One of the Traditional food is Ragi. It contains more nutrients, minerals, etc. It is a diet-balancing food. Use for preparation of bread, beer, etc. It has medicinal properties.
18. TAMARIND RICE
Tamarind rice is called Puliyodharai in Tamilnadu. Iyengar tamarind rice is famous in all South Indian temples. Commonly, prepare at home. One of the rice in seven types of rice in baby shower function.
19. GHEE RICE
Ghee rice is also known as Spiced rice. The primary ingredient is ghee, spices, cashew nuts. Rich in Butyric acid. It is an easy recipe. It is a food for one year babies.
20. KOOTU
Kootu contains many vegetables. Its consistency is semi-solid or semi-gravy. It is a lentil-based dish and vegetable stew. It is delicious and healthy.
