tamil

recipes from the Tamil community

beans with coconut

Fansi poriyal is a simple South Indian stir-fried green bean dish, generally prepared to accompany an everyday meal.

fried eggplant curry

Kathrikkai kulambu is fried eggplant in a simple tomato masala with a touch of tamarind.

lamb kofta curry

Aromatic lamb meatballs in a spicy tomato, tamarind and coconut milk gravy. Kari kola urundai kuzhambu is a specialty from Chettinad.

mushroom pepper varuval

Kalan milagu varuval is a dry stir-fry of mushrooms, strongly spiced with black pepper. This simple dish highlights the mushrooms perfectly.

shredded mango pickle

Manga thokku is a grated green mango pickle. It is hot, and very tangy from the sourness of the raw mango. Be patient - it needs to stand for two weeks before it is ready.