Top Tamil Nadu Side Dish - Part 1

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

Tamil Nadu
Side Dish
Tamil Nadu
Easy
B+

Mullangi Mor Pachadi (Radish Yogurt Gravy)

4.2
(1441 reviews)

A refreshing and flavorful South Indian side dish made with grated radish in a spicy, tempered yogurt gravy. Perfect with rice or paratha.

15 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A

South Indian Carrot Poriyal

4.2
(161 reviews)

A flavorful and simple South Indian Carrot Poriyal recipe, perfect as a side dish. This dish combines the sweetness of carrots with the aromatic spices typical of Tamil Nadu cuisine.

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

Vendakkai Varuval (Tamil Nadu Okra Stir Fry)

4.4
(1829 reviews)

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

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if rice flour is used)
85%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Spicy Potato Bodi Fry (Tamil Nadu)

4.0
(1398 reviews)

A spicy and flavorful potato fry from Tamil Nadu, featuring a blend of lentils and spices for a unique taste.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
C+

Karpooravalli Chutney

4.3
(599 reviews)

A flavorful and aromatic chutney from Tamil Nadu, featuring the unique taste of Karpooravalli (Indian Borage) leaves.

15 min
75 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Case Podimas (South Indian Plantain Mash)

4.3
(1743 reviews)

A flavorful and easy South Indian plantain mash (podimas) recipe. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.

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

Chenai Kizhangu Masiyal - South Indian Style Yam Mash

4.1
(812 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting South Indian yam mash, perfect as a side dish or part of a complete meal. This Chenai Kizhangu Masiyal is made with elephant yam, peanuts, and a blend of spices.

25 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Cabbage and Pea Stir Fry - Tamil Nadu Style

4.2
(1950 reviews)

A flavorful and simple cabbage and pea stir fry, prepared in the traditional Tamil Nadu style with mustard seeds, urad dal, and coconut.

35 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Carrot and Broccoli Poriyal

4.4
(1483 reviews)

A simple and flavorful South Indian stir-fry featuring carrots and broccoli, seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh coconut.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
60
Tamil Nadu
Easy
B+

Manathakkali Thayir Pachadi

4.2
(1034 reviews)

A refreshing South Indian yogurt-based side dish with sun-dried black nightshade berries and tempered spices.

15 min
100 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A

Green Beans and Lentil Usili (Iyengar Style)

4.0
(1065 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dish featuring green beans and lentils, prepared in the Iyengar style with a unique steaming and crumbling technique.

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

Drumstick Spinach Usili

4.4
(837 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu dish featuring drumstick leaves (moringa) and lentils, steamed and then stir-fried with spices.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check asafoetida)
70%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Bangaladumpa Thalimpu (Potato Stir Fry)

4.4
(1974 reviews)

A flavorful and simple potato stir-fry from Tamil Nadu, featuring aromatic spices and roasted gram.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
60
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Carrot Pachadi with Coconut

4.5
(373 reviews)

A refreshing South Indian yogurt-based dish with carrots and coconut, tempered with spices.

15 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
60
Tamil Nadu
Medium
A-

Kovakka Thoran (Poriyal)

4.3
(440 reviews)

A traditional Tamil Nadu side dish made with tindora, coconut, and spices.

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

Chettinad Cauliflower Pepper Fry

4.3
(151 reviews)

A flavorful Chettinad-style cauliflower fry with pepper and spices.

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

Tamil Nadu Style Beetroot Kootu

4.2
(1600 reviews)

A traditional South Indian dish from Tamil Nadu, featuring beetroot and moong dal in a flavorful coconut-based gravy.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A-

Tamil Nadu Style Broccoli Poriyal

4.4
(1797 reviews)

A flavorful and simple broccoli stir-fry from Tamil Nadu, India. This poriyal is a quick and easy way to enjoy broccoli with the aromatic spices of South India.

30 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Tamil Nadu
Easy
A

Kallu Knockout (Sprouted Horse Gram Raita)

4.4
(159 reviews)

A refreshing and healthy raita from Tamil Nadu, featuring sprouted horse gram, yogurt, and vegetables. A flavorful side dish perfect with parathas.

20 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65