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Sesame Oil

Karuvadu Thokku (Dry Fish Masala)

Karuvadu Thokku (Dry Fish Masala)

Karuvadu Thokku is a fiery, aromatic dry fish masala made in many coastal and inland Tamil villages.

Nellai Sodhi Kuzhambu (Coconut Stew)

Nellai Sodhi Kuzhambu (Coconut Stew)

Sodhi Kuzhambu is a Tirunelveli special — a coconut milk-based stew with mixed vegetables, moong dal, and a light squeeze of lemon.

Keerai Masiyal (Amaranth Greens Mash)

Keerai Masiyal (Amaranth Greens Mash)

Keerai Masiyal is a wholesome, protein-packed dish made with fresh amaranth leaves (or other local greens) gently boiled and mashed with minimal spices

Puli Inji (Tangy Ginger Pickle)

Puli Inji (Tangy Ginger Pickle)

Puli Inji is a traditional sweet, spicy, and tangy ginger pickle made during festivals and weddings.

Ellu Sadam (Sesame Rice)

Ellu Sadam (Sesame Rice)

Ellu Sadam is a quick, nutritious rice dish made with roasted sesame seeds and freshly steamed rice. This village-style dish...

Ennai Kathirikai (Brinjal curry)

Ennai Kathirikai (Brinjal curry)

A street-side delicacy from Madurai, this Ennai Kathirikai is made by stuffing baby brinjals with masala and slow-frying them in sesame oil.

Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)

Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)

Puliyodharai is a tangy, spicy tamarind rice from Tamil Nadu temples and agraharam kitchens.

Vatha Kuzhambu (Tamarind Curry)

Vatha Kuzhambu (Tamarind Curry)

Vatha Kuzhambu is a signature tamil dish featuring sun-dried berries (usually sundakkai or manathakkali) simmered in a tangy tamarind base with roasted spices.

Karuveppilai Thokku (Curry Leaf Chutney)

Karuveppilai Thokku (Curry Leaf Chutney)

Karuveppilai Thokku is an intensely flavored village-style preserve made from fresh curry leaves, ideal for mixing with rice or as a side for idli/dosa

Kaalan Kuzhambu (Mushroom Curry)

Kaalan Kuzhambu (Mushroom Curry)

It’s an uncommon village favorite that beautifully blends modern ingredients with traditional methods.

Idicha Poondu Kuzhambu (Crushed Garlic curry)

Idicha Poondu Kuzhambu (Crushed Garlic curry)

Idicha Poondu Kuzhambu is a fiery, rustic kuzhambu made with hand-crushed garlic, dry chilies, and tamarind extract.

Groundnut Oil

Poori Masala

Poori Masala

The iconic pairing of fluffy pooris and creamy potato masala has graced South Indian tiffin tables for generations.

Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon Pakoda

Ribbon Pakoda is a festival-time favorite snack, deep-fried in groundnut oil and stored in large tins for sharing

Peanut Rice

Peanut Rice

Peanut rice is a quick-fix lunch made by tossing roasted peanut spice mix into rice and finishing with groundnut oil tempering.

Kai Kuthal Arisi Saadam (Hand-Pounded Rice)

Kai Kuthal Arisi Saadam (Hand-Pounded Rice)

A meal rooted in village health and tradition, this saadam uses hand-pounded rice that retains its bran.

Kadamba Thogayal (Mixed Dal Chutney)

Kadamba Thogayal (Mixed Dal Chutney)

A staple in many Tamil homes, it’s mixed with hot rice and a spoonful of groundnut oil for a comforting, rustic meal. 

Vengaya Sambar (Shallot Sambar)

Vengaya Sambar (Shallot Sambar)

Vengaya Sambar is a heartwarming lentil stew made with pearl onions, toor dal, and a fragrant sambar masala.

Naattu Kozhi Varuval (Chicken Fry)

Naattu Kozhi Varuval (Chicken Fry)

This dry fry is made with free-range country chicken, slow-cooked with traditional masalas and roasted in Manila groundnut oil.

Thattai (Crispy Rice Flour Snack)

Thattai (Crispy Rice Flour Snack)

Thattai is a crispy, deep-fried rice snack traditionally made during festivals like Krishna Jayanthi and Deepavali

Kara Kuzhambu (Spicy Tamarind Curry)

Kara Kuzhambu (Spicy Tamarind Curry)

Kara Kuzhambu is a fiery, tangy tamarind-based curry that is a staple in Tamil homes, especially during monsoons.

Pana Kizhangu Roast (Palm Shoot Roast)

Pana Kizhangu Roast (Palm Shoot Roast)

This rare, rustic dish uses tender palm root shoots, traditionally available post-harvest

Coconut Oil

Theeyal (Roasted Coconut Curry)

Theeyal (Roasted Coconut Curry)

Theeyal means “burnt dish,” referring to the dark roasted coconut paste that forms the base.

Meen Pollichathu (Fish in Banana Leaf)

Meen Pollichathu (Fish in Banana Leaf)

This classic dish features marinated fish smeared in fiery masala, wrapped in banana leaf, and slow-roasted

Nadan Kozhi (chicken) Curry

Nadan Kozhi (chicken) Curry

This is the quintessential Kerala-style country chicken curry, slow-cooked with roasted spices and coconut milk.

Cabbage Thoran

Cabbage Thoran

Thoran is a dry stir-fry of vegetables with coconut, a staple in Kerala homes.

Kerala Chemmean (Prawn) Roast

Kerala Chemmean (Prawn) Roast

Chemmeen Roast is a coastal Kerala delicacy where prawns are cooked in a fiery masala of shallots, chilies, and garam masala, and slow-roasted in coconut oil until deeply caramelized

Kerala Nendran Banana Chips

Kerala Nendran Banana Chips

Kerala banana chip made using raw nendran bananas and pure coconut oil.

Olan (Coconut Milk Curry)

Olan (Coconut Milk Curry)

Olan is a gentle, mildly flavored dish from Kerala Sadya meals made with white pumpkin (ash gourd), red cowpeas, and coconut milk.

Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea Curry)

Kadala Curry is a hearty black chickpea curry made in coconut-rich gravy and slow-roasted spices.

Kerala Nendran Chips

Kerala Nendran Chips

Elevate your morning with a batch of Coconut Granola, infused with Tata Simply Better cold-pressed coconut oil. This easy recipe

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

Elevate your morning with a batch of Coconut Granola, infused with Tata Simply Better cold-pressed coconut oil. This easy recipe

Kerala Nendran Chips

Kerala Nendran Chips

Elevate your morning with a batch of Coconut Granola, infused with Tata Simply Better cold-pressed coconut oil. This easy recipe

Thenga Chammanthi (Kerala Coconut Chutney)

Thenga Chammanthi (Kerala Coconut Chutney)

Thenga Chammanthi is a thick, raw coconut chutney pounded with shallots, chilies, and tamarind.

Kerala Avial

Kerala Avial

Avial is a classic Kerala mixed vegetable curry, mildly spiced and flavored with fresh coconut and coconut oil.

Urad Dal

Ulundhu Kanji (Urad Dal Porridge)

Ulundhu Kanji (Urad Dal Porridge)

Ulundhu Kanji is an age-old health drink given to women post-partum and during their menstrual cycle.

Ulundhu Paruppu Sadam

Ulundhu Paruppu Sadam

This humble rice dish from Tirunelveli is often prepared for growing children and lactating mothers.

Thenkuzhal (Rice Flour Snack)

Thenkuzhal (Rice Flour Snack)

Thenkuzhal is a mild, buttery murukku variety made during Diwali or for special occasions.

Tiffin Sambar

Tiffin Sambar

Tiffin sambar is a thin, flavorful sambar made with toor dal and a bit of urad dal for body.

Uppittu / Kharabath

Uppittu / Kharabath

Uppittu, also known as kharabath in Karnataka, is a one-pot savory semolina dish made fragrant with tempering and toasted dal

Ulundhu Yellu Laddu

Ulundhu Yellu Laddu

This rare, protein-rich sweet from rural Tamil Nadu combines the strength of sesame seeds and the digestibility of urad dal. These urundais (balls) are made during fasting days or post-work meals, especially for growing children.

Ulundhu Kali

Ulundhu Kali

Ulundhu Kali is a treasured health food for women and children in Tamil homes, especially after childbirth. Made with roasted...

Medu Vadai

Medu Vadai

Medu Vadai is a classic Tamil breakfast item, deep-fried to golden perfection with a fluffy center and crisp edges.

Palm Jaggery Powder

Karupatti Mysorepak

Karupatti Mysorepak

Karupatti Mysorepak is a soft and slightly dense sweet made using gram flour, ghee, and palm jaggery.

Karupatti Sweet Pongal

Karupatti Sweet Pongal

A healthier take on Sakkarai Pongal, this dish uses palm jaggery instead of refined sugar.

Karupatti Paniyaram

Karupatti Paniyaram

Soft, sweet, and golden brown, these paniyarams are made by mixing fermented idli batter with palm jaggery.

Karupatti Coffee

Karupatti Coffee

Sukku Karupatti Coffee is a traditional herbal drink made with dry ginger, herbs, and palm jaggery.

Karupatti Halwa (Palm Jaggery Halwa)

Karupatti Halwa (Palm Jaggery Halwa)

Karupatti Halwa is a deep, fudgy halwa made with wheat milk and palm jaggery — a traditional sweet from Tirunelveli