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Authentic main dishes recipes from the Tamil people of India.

Sambar with Rice

Sambar Sadam

Iconic lentil-vegetable stew simmered with tamarind and spices, served over steamed rice, a Tamil household staple.

prep 15 minscook 30 minsserves 4🔥 380 kcalMedium💰 Budget
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#lentil#comfort food#vegetarian#staple
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Chettinad Chicken Curry

Chettinad Kozhi Curry

Fiery, aromatic chicken curry from Chettinad region, rich with freshly ground spices, coconut and black pepper.

prep 20 minscook 35 minsserves 4🔥 420 kcalMedium💰 Moderate
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#spicy#non-vegetarian#regional specialty
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Curd Rice

Thayir Sadam

Cooling yogurt-mixed rice tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, a soothing traditional meal-ender.

prep 10 minscook 15 minsserves 4🔥 250 kcalEasy💰 Budget
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#cooling#vegetarian#no-cook finish
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Rasam

Rasam

Tangy, peppery tamarind soup with tomatoes and spices, traditionally served with rice or enjoyed as a drink.

prep 10 minscook 20 minsserves 4🔥 120 kcalEasy💰 Budget
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#soup#vegetarian#digestive
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Pongal

Ven Pongal

Savory rice and lentil porridge cooked with pepper and cumin, a beloved breakfast and festival dish.

prep 10 minscook 25 minsserves 4🔥 350 kcalEasy💰 Budget
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#breakfast#festival food#vegetarian
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Meen Kuzhambu

Meen Kuzhambu

Tangy tamarind-based fish curry, a coastal Tamil favorite, deeply flavored with spices and slow-cooked gravy.

prep 15 minscook 30 minsserves 4🔥 310 kcalMedium💰 Moderate
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#seafood#coastal#tangy
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Kootu

Kootu

Mild lentil and vegetable stew with coconut, a comforting everyday dish balancing nutrition and simplicity.

prep 15 minscook 25 minsserves 4🔥 220 kcalEasy💰 Budget
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#vegetarian#everyday meal#mild
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Chicken Chukka

Kozhi Chukka

Dry roasted spicy chicken dish coated in bold masala, popular Tamil Nadu side dish paired with rice or parotta.

prep 15 minscook 30 minsserves 4🔥 390 kcalMedium💰 Moderate
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#spicy#non-vegetarian#dry roast
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