6 Dishes You Must Try In Tamil Nadu 

By Nikita Toppo

Have you tried these local dishes of Tamil Nadu? 

Koozh

This millet porridge is made from cumbu flour or broken rice in a clay pot and is commonly sold by local street venders.

Banana Bonda

This unique bonda is prepared by stuffing banana instead of potato or veggies and is usually eaten as a snack with tea. 

Chicken Chettinad

This authentic dish prepared with prepared with flavourful spices is an ideal dish for all non-veg lovers.

Murukku

The batter of this popular snack is prepared by mixing urad dal and rice flour along with spices and then it is deep fried in oil.

Kootu

This semi-solid side dish is made of lentils and vegetables that is mostly served with virundhu sappadu, a combo of rice, curd, rasam, poriyal and pickle. 

Puliodarai 

This traditional tamarind rice is prepared with dried coconut seeds, lentil seeds and other spices and is specially cooked on special occasions and festivals.