Flavours of Tamil Nadu

  The beautiful coastal state of south India, Tamil Nadu, is famous for its culture and traditions. The food habits of the state are undoubtedly a reflection of its vibrant culture, as it is home …

 

The beautiful coastal state of south India, Tamil Nadu, is famous for its culture and traditions. The food habits of the state are undoubtedly a reflection of its vibrant culture, as it is home to some lip-smacking delicacies.

Coconut, curry leaves and drumsticks are an indispensable part of Tamil cuisine, with spices and rice produced and consumed abundantly. The aroma and flavour of Tamil Nadu’s special food items are so delectable that you would not be able to stop yourself from relishing them.

So if you are a big-time food lover looking for new places to explore and satisfy your taste buds, Tamil Nadu can be your next destination. And what’s better than beginning your food journey from Chennai that offers the state’s diverse culinary options. Plus, you can quickly reach other local towns of the state by booking a car rental in Chennai with a local driver to savour some unique specialities.

Delectable dishes you can try in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is a renowned Indian state best remembered for its unlimited food options with delicious flavours in every bite. From classic dosa to Koozh and Sundal, here are some mouth-watering cuisines you can explore in Tamil Nadu.

  • Classic Masala Dosa

Close your eyes and try picturing the local Tamil Nadu food. What is the first dish that you see? Dosa, right? Yes, the crunchy treat has a wide range of options for every food lover. Every masala dosa in Tamil Nadu holds a unique filling that makes it stand out from the other recipes.

From traditional potato-filled masala dosa to luscious cheese mutton dosa, you can savour a wide variety here. While you might find masala dosa in every Indian state now, the experience of relishing this delicious dish in Chennai is simply mouth-watering!

  • Koozh

Koozh is a delicious millet porridge, where the millet gets mixed with buttermilk, onion, coriander leaves and curry leaves to prepare the porridge. Loaded with numerous health benefits, this dish, in its fermented form, keeps your body cool and helps you beat the scorching Chennai heat.

  • Pollachi Nandu Fry

Like other coastal states, Tamil Nadu also provides an unforgettable memory of relishing some incredible seafood dishes. One such delectable seafood is the Pollachi Nandu Fry. It is crab fry made using a unique spice mix that blends well with the inherently sweet taste of the crab.

While numerous seafood eateries serve this South Indian cuisine, there is something blissful about savouring the dish at a street stall made by a local vendor who ensures that the spice blend and taste is perfect.

  • Banana Bonda

This lip-smacking south Indian fried tea time snack is typically salty and sweet that you can enjoy with hot tea or even filter coffee. The delicious snack gives a perfect zest and would surely leave you craving more.

  • Murukku

These savoury, crispy snacks are another perfect dish for your tea (or coffee) time! Murukku, which means ‘twisted’ in the Tamil language, is a twisted, spiral-shaped fried food item. Made with a combination of urad dal flour and rice flour mixed with water, red chilli powder, salt, asafoetida and either cumin or sesame seed and deep-fried till they are golden brown, this is the best snack you can have in Tamil Nadu.

 

All in all, there is a wide variety of delicious cuisines in Tamil Nadu for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. So book a taxi in Chennai using a top-rated car rental app and head out to enjoy these delicacies for an enriching experience.