| Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India has | | | | Nadu consists of dishes like Sadhams( flavoured |
| a rich variety of yummy delicacies. These relishing | | | | steam rice), Sambar, Rasam, Katti Paruppu (Dal |
| cuisines will not only satisfy tasting buds but also | | | | Fry), Thenkai (coconut chutney), Pappar, Pickle |
| fulfill one's appetite. | | | | etc. |
| This land of Dravidian culture is a paradise for | | | | Apart from these vegetarian recepies, Tamil Nadu |
| veggies. It has wide range of lip-smacking | | | | also has numerous delicacies to satisfy the taste |
| vegetarian cuisines which showcases the culinary | | | | of non-vegetarian people. A non-vegetarian lunch |
| brilliance of people of Tamil Nadu. Tamilians loves | | | | consists of dishes cooked with fish, chicken and |
| to gorge on steamed rice, which is their staple | | | | mutton. Some of the popular non-veg cuisines of |
| diet. Even lentils, grains and vegetables are must in | | | | the state are Meen Columbu (fish curry), Masala |
| Tamil meal. | | | | Nandu (Crab) recipe, Mutton Birayani ( Goat/ |
| Rice dishes with different flavors are an integral | | | | Lamb Birayani), Mutton Kurma recepie, etc. |
| part of meal. This dish is known as 'Sadhams', in | | | | Chettinad cuisine is a must for non-vegetarian |
| which various kinds of spices are used to provide | | | | food as it adds extra flavour to the non-veg |
| different flavour. Some forms of rice dishes are | | | | meal. |
| Elumichai Sadham (Lime Rice) and coconut rice. | | | | Tamilian cuisines also includes some quick-to-make |
| Grated coconut, tamarind and asafeotida are very | | | | snacks which includes Paniyaram. This snack is |
| common in vegetarian cuisines of the state. They | | | | very common in Tamil house hold and can be |
| gives a tangy taste to the dishes. One important | | | | eaten during tea time or at any special occasion. |
| fact about Tamil cuisines is that Garam Masala is | | | | Last but not the least, deserts or sweet dishes |
| generally avoided in the dishes. | | | | which serves as complimentary to the meal. |
| Begin with breakfast. A normal Tamil breakfast | | | | Some of the yummy sweet dishes are Laddu, |
| includes Idli (rice cakes), Dosa, Upma (Semolina), | | | | Semiya Payasam (Seviyan Kheer), Carrot Halwa |
| Pudina(mint) chutney etc. Now, its the turn of | | | | etc. |
| lunch meal. A typical vegetarian meal of Tamil | | | | |