Celebrate Puthandu With 8 Dishes From Tamil Nadu

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Vellai Poosanikai Kootu

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Murungakai Sambhar

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Paruppu Vadai

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Manga Oorga

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Raw Mango Rice

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Vazhakkai Poriyal

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Vepampoo Rasam

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Paruppu Payasam

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