5 Sweets Originated From Tamil Nadu

By Jhuisha Lunia

Idli, Dosa, Idiyappam... These are what comes to our mind when we talk about the food Of Tamil Nadu, but have you heard about these 5 Sweets which have originated from this beautiful state?

Tirunelveli Halwa

Originated from the houses of Tirunelveli, this halwa is a mixture of wheat,sugar and ghee. Your tastebuds will definitely thank you for this. 

Badusha

Very similar to a glazed donut,but has an Indian twist of sweetness to it. These are also called Mini Jangiris 

Toothukudi Macaroon

This sweet is a perfect example of desi twist to a videsi item.European Macaroons where infused with the local cashews found in the region of Toothukudi to form this very famous sweet.

Thean Mitai

Its simple translation would be Honey Candy,which was originated in a local shop at Tirunelveli,has been the best sweet for every 90s kid of Tamil Nadu

Kamarkattu

Made with jaggery and grated coconut, the taste of this item enhances because of the slow cooking process involved during the making of it.