Aadi Perukku 2023: 8 Must-Have Dishes For The Tamil Nadu Festival

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.

Puli Sadam

Tamarind rice cooked with spices and garnished with roasted peanuts, giving it a tangy and nutty flavour.

Coconut Payasam

A rich and creamy dessert made with coconut milk, jaggery, and rice, garnished with cashews and raisins.

Avial

A mixed vegetable dish cooked in coconut and yoghurt gravy, a delightful blend of flavours and textures.

Sakkarai Pongal

A sweet rice and lentil dish made with jaggery, ghee, and flavored with cardamom and cashews.

Medhu Vadai

Deep-fried lentil donuts, crispy on the outside and soft inside, a favorite snack during festive occasions.

Thengai Sadam

This simple but fragrant coconut rice tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves is a must-try.

Lemon Rice

Fresh and tangy, this rice dish made with lemon juice, turmeric, curry leaves, and roasted peanuts is a zesty favourite.

Thayir Sadam

Rice is mixed with yoghurt and seasoned with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and green chillies for a cooling simple dish.