Discover authentic Tamil Nadu Lunch recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.
A flavorful and healthy South Indian stir-fry made with banana flower, coconut, and spices. This Vazhaipoo Podimas, also known as Banana Flower Poriyal, is a delicious and nutritious side dish perfect for lunch.
A spicy and dry bottle gourd preparation from Tamil Nadu, India, typically served with rice and sambar.
A traditional South Indian dish from Tamil Nadu, Green Beans Paruppu Usili combines finely chopped green beans with crumbled steamed lentils, seasoned with mustard seeds, urad dal, and spices. This Iyengar-style recipe offers a flavorful and nutritious vegetarian meal.
A flavorful and comforting South Indian tomato-based soup (rasam) made with lentils, tamarind, and aromatic spices.
A flavorful South Indian rice dish made with chutney podi, rice, and aromatic spices.
A simple and flavorful South Indian stir-fry with carrots, broccoli, and coconut.
A traditional Tamil Nadu yogurt-based curry featuring brinjal (eggplant), dals, and a flavorful tempering.
A flavorful Tamil Nadu style curry featuring black-eyed beans and drumstick, simmered in a rich and aromatic gravy.
A traditional Tamil Nadu style Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) stir-fry with a flavorful lentil and spice powder.
A flavorful and refreshing South Indian rasam made with fresh mint leaves, tamarind, and aromatic spices. This Pudina Rasam is a light and tangy soup perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
A flavorful and traditional Kongunad-style curry made with jackfruit seeds, tamarind, and a blend of aromatic spices. This vegetarian side dish is perfect with rice and other South Indian dishes.
Puli Koozh is a traditional South Indian porridge made from rice flour and tamarind, seasoned with spices and lentils. It can be served hot like a porridge or cooled and cut into squares like a savory halwa.
A flavorful and spicy South Indian roasted yam dish, perfect as a side dish.
A flavorful and comforting South Indian potato dish, perfect as a side or served with puri.
A traditional Tamil Nadu style Okra Kootu with a tangy tamarind base. Perfect for a comforting lunch.
A flavorful and healthy Tamil Nadu style stir-fry made with ivy gourd (kovakkai) and a special lentil spice mix. Perfect for a diabetic-friendly lunch.
A flavorful and simple South Indian stir-fry made with tindora, coconut, and spices. Perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner.
A flavorful and comforting South Indian potato dish, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
A flavorful and healthy South Indian cauliflower curry, perfect as a side dish with appam, idiyappam, phulka, or Malabar paratha.
A flavorful and tangy South Indian stew made with okra, tamarind, and spices. This Vendaikai Puli Kootu is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish perfect for lunch or dinner.