Top Tamil Nadu Breakfast - Part 1

Discover authentic Tamil Nadu Breakfast recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Tamil Nadu
Breakfast
Tamil Nadu
Hard
C+

Mini Onion Vada Sambar

4.5
(88 reviews)

A delicious South Indian breakfast featuring crispy mini onion vadas served with tangy vengaya sambar, a lentil-based vegetable stew.

230 min
N/A cal
vegetarian
south indian
65%
75
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A+

Samai Arisi Pidi Kozhukattai

4.5
(1471 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu breakfast recipe made with mixed millets and lentils, steamed into dumpling-like kozhukattai.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Millet and Jowar Paniyaram

4.0
(82 reviews)

A savory South Indian breakfast or snack made with millet and jowar.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kothamalli Rava Upma (Coriander Semolina Pudding)

4.3
(773 reviews)

A savory South Indian breakfast dish made with semolina, coriander, and spices. This Kothamalli Rava Upma is a flavorful and aromatic twist on the classic upma.

40 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-containing
80%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)

4.4
(680 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dish made with barnyard millet, steamed into savory dumplings.

55 min
250 cal
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Oats Uttapam with Paneer

4.5
(1328 reviews)

A savory and nutritious South Indian pancake made with oats, lentils, and topped with paneer and vegetables.

60 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (optional)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A

Garlic Amla Chutney

4.4
(850 reviews)

A flavorful and healthy chutney from Tamil Nadu, combining the sharpness of garlic with the tartness of amla (gooseberry).

15 min
150 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
85%
70
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Kumbakonam Filter Coffee

4.3
(140 reviews)

A traditional South Indian filter coffee from Kumbakonam, known for its strong flavor and aroma.

35 min
80 cal
Vegetarian
85%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Onion Rava Dosa

4.5
(288 reviews)

A spiced semolina crepe from Tamil Nadu, India, made with onions, rava, and buttermilk.

55 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Thonnai Idli (Dried Leaves Idli)

4.3
(1458 reviews)

Thonnai Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made using fermented idli batter steamed in dried leaves, offering a unique flavor and aroma.

420 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
65%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Tamil Nadu Style Banana Stem Chutney

4.5
(819 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu chutney made from banana stem, offering a unique blend of flavors and health benefits.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Tamil Nadu Style Kothamali Aval Upma

4.1
(1052 reviews)

A South Indian breakfast or snack recipe made with flattened rice, coriander, and coconut.

25 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kothamalli Upma

4.0
(821 reviews)

A flavorful and healthy South Indian breakfast dish made with semolina, coriander, and spices. This upma is a delicious and aromatic way to start your day.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Conscious
80%
75
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Banana Flower Dosa

4.2
(443 reviews)

A healthy and diabetic-friendly South Indian breakfast dosa made with banana flower and pearl millet.

210 min
N/A cal
Diabetic Friendly
Gluten-Free (naturally)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Lentil Dosa

4.4
(1568 reviews)

A traditional South Indian savory pancake made with a blend of rice and lentils, fermented with curd, and tempered with spices.

180 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
High Protein
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Dried Leaves Idli

4.1
(1661 reviews)

Thonnai Idli is a traditional South Indian steamed rice cake, made unique by steaming the batter in cones crafted from dried leaves. A flavorful and healthy breakfast option from Tamil Nadu.

420 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kulith Sesame Chutney

4.0
(1946 reviews)

A protein-rich South Indian chutney made with horsegram and sesame seeds, perfect as a side dish for breakfast or snacks.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A+

Kollu Chutney

4.2
(254 reviews)

A protein-rich and flavorful chutney from Tamil Nadu, featuring horsegram and sesame seeds, perfect as a side for breakfast dishes like dosa and sambar.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Tamil Nadu Style Vengaya Sambar

4.0
(1261 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic South Indian lentil-based vegetable stew made with pearl onions and tamarind, perfect with idli, dosa, or rice.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check sambar powder ingredients)
85%
75
Tamil Nadu
Easy
C+

Kumbakonam Kaapi

4.0
(1187 reviews)

A traditional South Indian coffee prepared using a filter coffee maker, decoction, milk, and sugar.

35 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65