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Tamil Nadu Recipes

Tangy, spicy & richly aromatic

Tamil Nadu cuisine features bold tamarind-based gravies, rice-centric meals, and unique spice blends. From chettinad pepper chicken to curd rice, it is a cuisine of contrasts.

Pacha Manga Pachadi Recipe - Tamil Nadu Raw Mango Pachadi Recipe

Pacha Manga Pachadi Recipe - Tamil Nadu Raw Mango Pachadi Recipe

Vegetarian35 min
Garlic Amla Chutney Recipe - Lehsun Amla Chutney Recipe

Garlic Amla Chutney Recipe - Lehsun Amla Chutney Recipe

Vegetarian15 min
Palakottai Kujambu Recipe-Kongunad Style Jackfruit Seeds Curry

Palakottai Kujambu Recipe-Kongunad Style Jackfruit Seeds Curry

Vegetarian25 min
Tamil Nadu Style Spicy Egg Fry Recipe

Tamil Nadu Style Spicy Egg Fry Recipe

Eggetarian35 min
Case Podimas Recipe (South Indian Style Blindine Mash)

Case Podimas Recipe (South Indian Style Blindine Mash)

Diabetic Friendly20 min
Pacha Manga Pachadi Recipe - Raw Mango Pachadi

Pacha Manga Pachadi Recipe - Raw Mango Pachadi

Vegetarian35 min
Mullu Murukku Recipe - Mullu Murukku Recipe

Mullu Murukku Recipe - Mullu Murukku Recipe

Vegetarian50 min
Madurai Spicy Tomato Chutney Recipe

Madurai Spicy Tomato Chutney Recipe

Vegetarian20 min
Pavakka Theeyal Recipe - Spicy & Tangy Karela In Tamarind Gravy

Pavakka Theeyal Recipe - Spicy & Tangy Karela In Tamarind Gravy

Vegetarian50 min
Kaigari Pirattal Recipe (Chettinad Style Mixed Vegetables)

Kaigari Pirattal Recipe (Chettinad Style Mixed Vegetables)

Vegetarian35 min
Karpooravalli Chutney Recipe (Tamil Nadu Chutney With Big Thyme)

Karpooravalli Chutney Recipe (Tamil Nadu Chutney With Big Thyme)

Vegetarian15 min
Murungakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe-Drumstick Buttermilk Curry

Murungakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe-Drumstick Buttermilk Curry

Vegetarian30 min
Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry Recipe - South Indian Spicy Roasted Yam

Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry Recipe - South Indian Spicy Roasted Yam

Vegetarian60 min
Mullangi Curry Recipe

Mullangi Curry Recipe

Diabetic Friendly40 min
Pumpkin Almond Recipe - Ach Gert Surri With Dal

Pumpkin Almond Recipe - Ach Gert Surri With Dal

Vegetarian40 min
Kovakkai Podi Curry Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Kovakkai Podi Curry Recipe - Tamil Nadu Style Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

Diabetic Friendly35 min
South Indian Papad Curry Recipe - Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe)

South Indian Papad Curry Recipe - Appalam Vathal Kuzhambu (Recipe)

Vegetarian25 min
Cashew Bunch Recipe

Cashew Bunch Recipe

Vegetarian30 min
Poondu Milagu Kuzhambu Recipe - Tamilnadu Style Garlic and Black Pepper Curry

Poondu Milagu Kuzhambu Recipe - Tamilnadu Style Garlic and Black Pepper Curry

Vegetarian30 min
Millet and Jowar Paniyaram Recipe

Millet and Jowar Paniyaram Recipe

Diabetic Friendly50 min
Carrot Pachadi With Coconut Recipe - Carrot Coconut Pachadi Recipe

Carrot Pachadi With Coconut Recipe - Carrot Coconut Pachadi Recipe

Vegetarian15 min
Pineapple Rasam Recipe

Pineapple Rasam Recipe

Vegetarian45 min
Chutney Podi Sadam Recipe - Rice Flavoured With Chutney Podi

Chutney Podi Sadam Recipe - Rice Flavoured With Chutney Podi

Vegetarian30 min
Ambur Star Chicken Biryani Recipe

Ambur Star Chicken Biryani Recipe

Non Vegeterian55 min
Mullangi Mor Pachadi Recipe (Radish in spicy tempered Yogurt Gravy Recipe)

Mullangi Mor Pachadi Recipe (Radish in spicy tempered Yogurt Gravy Recipe)

Vegetarian15 min
Potato Bodi Fry Recipe (Spicy Potato Sabiji Prem Tamil Nadu)

Potato Bodi Fry Recipe (Spicy Potato Sabiji Prem Tamil Nadu)

Vegetarian35 min
Erode Pallipalayam Chicken Fry Recipe

Erode Pallipalayam Chicken Fry Recipe

High Protein Non Vegetarian55 min
Vendakkai-Vazhakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style Lady's Finger & Raw Banana Curry)

Vendakkai-Vazhakkai Mor Kuzhambu Recipe (Tamil Nadu Style Lady's Finger & Raw Banana Curry)

Vegetarian30 min
Tamil Nadu Style Chicken Salna Recipe

Tamil Nadu Style Chicken Salna Recipe

Non Vegeterian55 min
Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe

Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal) Recipe

Vegetarian25 min
Carrot Paruppu Usili Recipe - Steamed Lentils Crumbled With Carrots

Carrot Paruppu Usili Recipe - Steamed Lentils Crumbled With Carrots

Vegetarian40 min
Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu Recipe

Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu Recipe

Vegetarian55 min
Mullu Murukku Recipe - Chakli Recipe - South Indian Snack

Mullu Murukku Recipe - Chakli Recipe - South Indian Snack

Vegetarian50 min
Chettinad Egg Paniyaram Recipe | Rise Paniyaram Recipe

Chettinad Egg Paniyaram Recipe | Rise Paniyaram Recipe

Eggetarian40 min
Milagai Podi Uthappam Recipe - Spicy Chilli Powder Pancake Recipe

Milagai Podi Uthappam Recipe - Spicy Chilli Powder Pancake Recipe

Vegetarian20 min
Kovakka Thoran Recipe

Kovakka Thoran Recipe

Vegetarian25 min
Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam Recipe

Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam Recipe

Vegetarian50 min
Tamil Nadu Style Karamani Murungakkai Kuzhambu Recipe-Black eyed Beans & Drumstick Curry

Tamil Nadu Style Karamani Murungakkai Kuzhambu Recipe-Black eyed Beans & Drumstick Curry

Vegetarian45 min
Tamil Nadu Style Kothamali Aval Upma Recipe - Coriander Poha Recipe

Tamil Nadu Style Kothamali Aval Upma Recipe - Coriander Poha Recipe

Vegetarian25 min
Angaya Podi Recipe

Angaya Podi Recipe

Vegetarian20 min
Instant Palkova Recipe (Milk Based Sweet Recipe)

Instant Palkova Recipe (Milk Based Sweet Recipe)

Vegetarian30 min
Kothamalli Karuveppilai Sadam Recipe - Coriander And Curry Leaves Rice

Kothamalli Karuveppilai Sadam Recipe - Coriander And Curry Leaves Rice

Vegetarian45 min
Senai Kizhangu Gotsu Recipe - Spicy & Tangy Yam Curry Recipe

Senai Kizhangu Gotsu Recipe - Spicy & Tangy Yam Curry Recipe

Vegetarian40 min
Sweet Corn Poriyal (Recipe In Hindi)

Sweet Corn Poriyal (Recipe In Hindi)

Vegetarian15 min
Aval Payasam Recipe - Sweet Flattened Rice Payasam

Aval Payasam Recipe - Sweet Flattened Rice Payasam

Vegetarian30 min
Lentil Bread Buttermilk Recipe (Lentil Piles in Yogurt Surri)

Lentil Bread Buttermilk Recipe (Lentil Piles in Yogurt Surri)

High Protein Vegetarian40 min
Lentil Spinach Recipe - Red Amarnath With Tour Dal

Lentil Spinach Recipe - Red Amarnath With Tour Dal

Vegetarian30 min
Kumbakonam Filter Coffee Recipe

Kumbakonam Filter Coffee Recipe

Vegetarian35 min

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamil Nadu Recipes

What are the most popular Tamil Nadu recipes?
Popular Tamil Nadu recipes include Pacha Manga Pachadi Recipe - Tamil Nadu Raw Mango Pachadi Recipe, Garlic Amla Chutney Recipe - Lehsun Amla Chutney Recipe, Palakottai Kujambu Recipe-Kongunad Style Jackfruit Seeds Curry. What2Eat has 156+ Tamil Nadu recipes with full instructions.
How long do Tamil Nadu recipes take to cook?
Most Tamil Nadu recipes take around 35 minutes on average. Quick dishes are ready in under 30 minutes; slow-cooked specialities may take up to 90 minutes.
Are there easy Tamil Nadu recipes for beginners?
Absolutely. Every recipe on What2Eat includes step-by-step instructions designed for home cooks of all skill levels. 22 of our Tamil Nadu recipes take 30 minutes or less.
Are there vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipes?
Yes! Filter by "Vegetarian" or "Vegan" on the Discover page to find Tamil Nadu dishes that match your diet.