Murukku To Kozhukattai:  7 Famous Tamilnadu Snacks

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

September 28th, 2023

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Tamil Nadu is a famous Indian state with wholesome pilgrimage sites and delicious authentic food options. People from all across India love the range of unique and delicious snacks that Tamil Nadu has to offer. These snacks are ideal for festivities, breaks, and tea time since they combine a classic and modern flavour. Here are 7 best snacks from Tamilnadu.

Murukku

Literally translates to "twisted" because it looks likewise. A combined mixture of rice flour, urad dal, salt, water, cumin seed, and other ingredients is used to make the murukku batter. It is then deep-fried in oil. Pair it with hot tea.

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Medu Vada

Lentil-based dish which is in the form of a doughnut. It is a delicious snack paired with chutney.

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Karasev

Karasev is a spicy and crispy snack made with gram flour, rice flour, and Indian spices. It tastes a little like firm noodles with a spicy kick for a crunchy delight.

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Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon Pakoda is a popular South Indian snack made with gram flour, rice flour, and some Indian spices. It has a savoury and crunchy texture and looks like a ribbon.

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Kuzhi Paniyaram

Savoury, spiced, crisp, soft dumplings that are made from idli or dosa batter. It can be spicy or sweet depending on the number of chillies and sugar you use with some small chopped vegetables.

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Puffed Rice Balls

Also called "Pori Urandai," it is made of puffed rice along with jaggery, in a ball-like shape, giving a sweet taste.

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Kozhukattai

Kozhukattai is one traditional refreshment of Tamil Nadu. It is made up of rice flour, and the stuffing inside it is usually coconut and sugar.

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