Top Tamil Nadu Lunch/Dinner - Part 2

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

Tamil Nadu
Lunch/Dinner
Tamil Nadu
Medium
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Arachuvitta Sambar

4.4
(884 reviews)

Arachuvitta Sambar is a traditional South Indian lentil-based vegetable stew, made with freshly ground spices. This recipe from Tamil Nadu is a flavorful and nutritious dish, perfect with rice or as part of a larger meal.

60 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
65%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Senai Kizhangu Gotsu (Spicy & Tangy Yam Curry)

4.2
(616 reviews)

A spicy and tangy South Indian yam curry from Tamil Nadu, featuring elephant yam cooked with tamarind, jaggery, and a blend of spices.

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

Pineapple Rasam

4.3
(1114 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful South Indian rasam made with pineapple, tomatoes, and spices. A comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weekday meal.

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

Roasted Bell Pepper Rasam

4.1
(1539 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic South Indian rasam featuring roasted bell peppers for a unique twist. This recipe combines the tanginess of tamarind with the spiciness of rasam powder and the sweetness of roasted bell peppers.

50 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu

4.0
(1183 reviews)

A flavorful and nutritious South Indian dish from Tamil Nadu, Kathirikai Paruppu Kootu combines eggplant (kathirikai) and lentils (paruppu) in a tamarind-based stew. This kootu is tempered with spices and coconut, offering a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Best served with rice and other South Indian sides.

40 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
C+

Pudina Rasam (Mint Leaves Rasam)

4.5
(1249 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic South Indian soup made with mint leaves, tamarind, and spices. Pudina Rasam is a refreshing and digestive-friendly dish, perfect as a side with rice.

20 min
50 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
85%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Vendakkai-Vazhakkai Mor Kuzhambu

4.3
(1146 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu style curry made with lady's finger and raw banana in a buttermilk base.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Chenai Kizhangu Poricha Kootu (Tamil Nadu Yam Curry)

4.5
(971 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu style yam curry cooked in a flavorful coconut gravy. This Kootu recipe features elephant yam, lentils, and a blend of aromatic spices for a delicious and comforting dish.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check ingredients)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Cabbage Poricha Kootu (South Indian Cabbage Dal)

4.3
(1710 reviews)

A flavorful and healthy South Indian dish made with cabbage, moong dal, and coconut, tempered with spices.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Mudaliar Style Omelette Curry

4.1
(161 reviews)

A flavorful omelette curry from Tamil Nadu, featuring a rich blend of spices and coconut.

60 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A+

Tamil Nadu Style Karamani Murungakkai Kuzhambu

4.2
(1330 reviews)

A flavorful Tamil Nadu style curry featuring black-eyed beans and drumstick simmered in a spiced onion-tomato gravy.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Avarakkai Poricha Kootu (Broad Beans Kootu)

4.2
(952 reviews)

A traditional South Indian kootu made with broad beans and moong dal, seasoned with coconut and spices.

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

Chenai Kizhangu Masiyal (South Indian Yam Mash)

4.2
(490 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting South Indian yam mash, seasoned with spices, peanuts, and tamarind.

25 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check hing)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Brinjal Kootu

4.3
(1178 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu side dish featuring eggplant and lentils cooked in a flavorful tamarind and spice base.

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

Vendakkai Varuval - Tamil Nadu Style Okra Stir Fry

4.4
(632 reviews)

A flavorful and crispy okra stir-fry from Tamil Nadu, perfect as a side dish.

40 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free gram flour)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Muttaikose Pattani Poriyal - Tamil Nadu Cabbage and Peas Stir Fry

4.4
(1770 reviews)

A simple and flavorful Tamil Nadu style cabbage and peas stir fry, perfect as a side dish.

35 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Kothu Kari Kuzhambu - Mutton Keema Curry

4.3
(362 reviews)

A flavorful and spicy mutton keema curry from Tamil Nadu, perfect as a main course served with rice or dosa.

29 min
450 cal
Non-Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check Garam Masala)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Black Nightshade Yogurt Dip

4.4
(889 reviews)

A refreshing Tamil Nadu side dish made with manathakkali berries (black nightshade), yogurt, and spices. This pachadi is a cooling and flavorful accompaniment to rice or other Indian dishes.

15 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Murungai Keerai Paruppu Usili

4.5
(515 reviews)

A flavorful and nutritious South Indian side dish made with drumstick leaves and lentils, steamed and crumbled for a unique texture.

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

Ande Ka Paratha

4.1
(536 reviews)

A savory flatbread from Tamil Nadu, India, filled with a flavorful egg mixture. Perfect for a satisfying main course.

45 min
350 cal
Eggetarian
75%
70