Tamil Nadu is a state best known for offering a bagful of culinary fortune for tourists to savor. The customary culture that is served with its every delectable fare is very fascinating. Let’s see what’s on the menu of Tamil Nadu.
Idli and Vada
They are the best combination for late breakfast. Idli is made with a mixture of urad dal and rice. While, Vada is doughnut-shaped or round like idli prepared with fermented Bengal gram mixed with curry leaf, cumin seed, and mustard seed.
Sambar
It is a kind of south Indian dal. It is made of tamarind base and vegetables like drumsticks, brinjal, pumpkin, potatoes, and radish. It can be enjoyed with every main course.
Dosa
It is the famous preparation of Tamil Nadu, which are of many types. Some of the common variants of dosa include paper dosa, tomato dosa, onion dosa, Rawa dosa, vegetable dosa, plain dosa, and masala dosa. The dosa batter is a mixture of urad dal and rice.
Chicken Chettinad
It is an ideal dish for every non- vegetarian in Tamil Nadu. Chicken is dipped in the authentic flavors of roasted spices.
Pongal
It is a staple food for every festive occasion. Besides the rice and sweet milk, the dish is cooked with ingredients like cardamom, green gram, raisins, and cashew nuts.
Mulligatawny Soup
It is a healthy soup that appetizes the hunger even more, for a cold day. It is prepared for apples, carrots, potatoes, and red lentils simmered with coconut milk, tamarind pulp, and black peppercorns.
Banana Bonda
It is a different kind of Bonda whose stuffing differs from normal. It is stuffed with bananas which bring a sweet flavor to it.
Uttapam
It is a similar dish like dosa, which is a specialty in Tamil Nadu. The batter is made of urad dal and rice after fried on both sides, it’s topped with tomatoes, onions, and capsicums.
Rasam
It is a soup-like dish that is almost like a pre-meal appetizer. Tamarind forms the base, added to it are tomatoes, pepper, and cumin seeds. It can be had with rice or can drink it like soup.
Payasam
It is one of the best sweet dishes of Tamil Nadu. It is made of roasted Moong dal, jaggery syrup, and cashew nuts.