Tamil Nadu · “chana”

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Broad Beans Kootu

Tamil Nadu kootu combining broad beans with chana dal and a freshly ground coconut-cumin paste.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Bitter Gourd Kootu

Tamil Nadu kootu combining bitter gourd with chana dal and a freshly ground...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Masala Vada

Classic Tamil Nadu snack — masala vada.

⏱ 20 min prep 🍳 30 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Thavuttu Murukku

Flat disc-shaped murukku made by pressing dough with a thavuttu wooden press — thicker...

⏱ 30 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Dessert

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam

Sacred South Indian payasam (sweet) made with chana dal and jaggery.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Tomato Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with ripe tomatoes. Essential accompaniment for idli,...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Onion Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with small pearl onions. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Mint Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh mint leaves. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Coriander Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with fresh coriander. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Red Chilli Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with dried red chillies. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Peanut Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with roasted peanuts. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Drumstick Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with drumstick (murungakkai) leaves. Essential...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy