Top Tamil Nadu Lunch - Part 5

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

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Vazhaipoo Podimas (Banana Flower Stir-fry)

4.0
(1266 reviews)

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.

55 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (ensure no gluten contaimination)
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
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Tamil Nadu Style Sorkai Porial

4.1
(1242 reviews)

A spicy and dry bottle gourd preparation from Tamil Nadu, India, typically served with rice and sambar.

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

Green Beans Paruppu Usili - Iyengar Style

4.4
(124 reviews)

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.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if asafoetida is gluten-free)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Thakkali Saaru

4.3
(100 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting South Indian tomato-based soup (rasam) made with lentils, tamarind, and aromatic spices.

40 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
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Chutney Powder Rice

4.4
(329 reviews)

A flavorful South Indian rice dish made with chutney podi, rice, and aromatic spices.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check chutney podi ingredients)
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Easy
C+

Carrot Broccoli Stir Fry

4.3
(988 reviews)

A simple and flavorful South Indian stir-fry with carrots, broccoli, and coconut.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
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Mor Kulambu

4.4
(1123 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu yogurt-based curry featuring brinjal (eggplant), dals, and a flavorful tempering.

55 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (verify hing is gluten-free)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A+

Black Eyed Beans Drumstick Gravy

4.4
(1430 reviews)

A flavorful Tamil Nadu style curry featuring black-eyed beans and drumstick, simmered in a rich and aromatic gravy.

45 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Kovakkai Podi Curry

4.3
(1572 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu style Kovakkai (Ivy Gourd) stir-fry with a flavorful lentil and spice powder.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
C+

Pudina Rasam (Mint Rasam)

4.2
(1650 reviews)

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.

20 min
50 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
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Palakottai Kuzhambu (Jackfruit Seed Curry)

4.1
(1849 reviews)

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.

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

Puli Koozh - Rice Flour Porridge in Tamarind

4.2
(1507 reviews)

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.

25 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
C+

Kalyana Veetu Senai Curry (South Indian Spicy Roasted Yam)

4.3
(694 reviews)

A flavorful and spicy South Indian roasted yam dish, perfect as a side dish.

60 min
N/A cal
vegetarian
gluten-free (check sambar powder ingredients)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
B+

Tamil Nadu Style Potato Masiyal (South Indian Aloo Masala)

4.4
(478 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting South Indian potato dish, perfect as a side or served with puri.

70 min
250 cal
vegetarian
gluten-free (if besan is certified gluten-free)
75%
70
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Bhindi Puli Kootu

4.4
(1982 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu style Okra Kootu with a tangy tamarind base. Perfect for a comforting lunch.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Kovakkai Podi Curry - Tamil Nadu Style Ivy Gourd Stir Fry

4.2
(959 reviews)

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.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Ivy Gourd Thoran

4.3
(1690 reviews)

A flavorful and simple South Indian stir-fry made with tindora, coconut, and spices. Perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

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

South Indian Potato Stir-Fry

4.4
(224 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting South Indian potato dish, perfect for breakfast or lunch.

70 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gram flour is certified gluten-free)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Cauliflower Chops

4.3
(1998 reviews)

A flavorful and healthy South Indian cauliflower curry, perfect as a side dish with appam, idiyappam, phulka, or Malabar paratha.

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

Vendaikai Puli Kootu (Okra Tamarind Stew)

4.3
(1248 reviews)

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.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
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