By Shireen Jamooji
August 8, 2023
Aadi Perukku is a Tamil festival celebrated to honour the rivers' abundance during the monsoon season. It's a time to offer gratitude and celebrate with delicious dishes. Here are 8 traditional recipes to make for this auspicious occasion.
Tamarind rice cooked with spices and garnished with roasted peanuts, giving it a tangy and nutty flavour.
A rich and creamy dessert made with coconut milk, jaggery, and rice, garnished with cashews and raisins.
A mixed vegetable dish cooked in coconut and yoghurt gravy, a delightful blend of flavours and textures.
A sweet rice and lentil dish made with jaggery, ghee, and flavored with cardamom and cashews.
Deep-fried lentil donuts, crispy on the outside and soft inside, a favorite snack during festive occasions.
This simple but fragrant coconut rice tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves is a must-try.
Fresh and tangy, this rice dish made with lemon juice, turmeric, curry leaves, and roasted peanuts is a zesty favourite.
Rice is mixed with yoghurt and seasoned with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and green chillies for a cooling simple dish.