Top Tamil Nadu Lunch - Part 1

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

Tamil Nadu
Lunch
Tamil Nadu
Hard
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Ambur Star Chicken Biryani

4.0
(338 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic chicken biryani from Tamil Nadu, featuring Seeraga Samba rice and a blend of traditional spices.

55 min
600 cal
Non-Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
65%
78
Tamil Nadu
Hard
C+

Ambur Star Biryani

4.2
(1308 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic chicken biryani from Ambur, Tamil Nadu, featuring Seeraga samba rice and a blend of spices.

55 min
N/A cal
Gluten-Free
75%
85
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Sorakkai Kozhukattai Paal Kuzhambu

4.4
(378 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu curry featuring bottle gourd and rice flour dumplings in a creamy coconut milk base.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Kovakkai Podi Curry (Tamil Nadu Style Ivy Gourd Stir Fry)

4.4
(521 reviews)

A flavorful and spicy Tamil Nadu style stir-fry featuring ivy gourd (kovakkai) coated in a fragrant lentil spice mix.

35 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Vazhaithandu Mor Kootu (Tamil Nadu Banana Stem Curry)

4.4
(924 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu recipe featuring banana stem cooked in a creamy yogurt and buttermilk-based curry, tempered with spices.

30 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check rice flour)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
B+

Murungai Keerai Thanni Saaru (Drumstick Leaves Soup)

4.5
(1566 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu soup made with drumstick leaves, spices, and coconut milk. It's often served to those with a cold or as part of a simple meal.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu

4.4
(1687 reviews)

Brinjal Mor Kuzhambu is a traditional Tamil Nadu dish made with eggplant, yogurt, and a blend of spices. It's a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect with steamed rice.

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

Kongunadu Yam Masala

4.5
(1167 reviews)

A spicy and flavorful yam dish from the Kongunadu region of Tamil Nadu, India. This recipe features tender yam cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy.

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

Erode Pallipalayam Chicken Fry

4.2
(1665 reviews)

A spicy and flavorful chicken fry from the Erode region of Tamil Nadu, featuring pearl onions, garlic, and a blend of red chilies and spices.

55 min
450 cal
High-Protein
Gluten-Free
75%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
B+

Vendaikai (Okra) Puli Kootu

4.2
(507 reviews)

A flavorful Tamil Nadu dish featuring okra simmered in a tangy tamarind sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect served with Lachha Paratha.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
75
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Carrot Paruppu Usili

4.2
(1723 reviews)

A South Indian dish from Tamil Nadu featuring steamed lentils crumbled and cooked with carrots and spices.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if asafoetida is gluten-free)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Pumpkin Almond Dal

4.4
(425 reviews)

A South Indian style curry made with ash gourd, dal, and ground spices, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (verify ingredients)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Pavakka Theeyal - Spicy & Tangy Karela in Tamarind Gravy

4.3
(1369 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dish featuring bitter gourd (karela) cooked in a spicy and tangy tamarind gravy. This Pavakka Theeyal recipe combines the bitterness of karela with the warmth of spices and the sourness of tamarind for a complex and satisfying flavor.

50 min
250 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A

Lentil Spinach Curry (Paruppu Keerai Masiyal)

4.1
(791 reviews)

A flavorful and nutritious Tamil Nadu dish featuring red amaranth leaves (keerai) cooked with lentils (paruppu) and coconut. A simple, healthy, and delicious lentil and spinach curry.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
B+

Vazha Thandu Poriyal (Tamil Nadu Banana Stem Fry)

4.2
(942 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dish featuring banana stem stir-fried with spices and coconut. A healthy and flavorful side dish.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Vazhaipoo Podimas (Banana Flower Stir-Fry)

4.5
(1279 reviews)

Vazhaipoo Podimas is a flavorful and nutritious South Indian stir-fry made with banana flower, lentils, and spices. It's a healthy and delicious way to incorporate banana flower into your diet.

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

Murungakkai Mor Kuzhambu (Drumstick Buttermilk Curry)

4.4
(1476 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu buttermilk-based curry with drumsticks, coconut, and spices.

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

Pacha Manga Pachadi

4.0
(124 reviews)

A tangy and spicy raw mango pachadi from Tamil Nadu, perfect as a side dish with rice and sambar.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A+

Tamil Nadu Style Vengaya Sambar (Pearl Onion Sambar)

4.0
(690 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic South Indian lentil-based vegetable stew featuring pearl onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check hing)
75%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Tamil Nadu Style Paneer Kurma

4.0
(1282 reviews)

A delicious and aromatic paneer kurma from Tamil Nadu, featuring creamy paneer in a rich coconut-based gravy.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
75