Tamil Nadu
South India
Famous for its fermented rice and lentil dishes, tangy tamarind, and coconut.
Recipes from Tamil Nadu
Degree Filter Coffee: The Kumbakonam Secret
20 minsThe science of the perfect decoction and the frothy milk of Kumbakonam.
Ghee-Drenched Ven Pongal: The Pepper-Cumin Secret
20 minsThe ultimate comfort breakfast of Tamil Nadu. Silky rice and lentils with a heavy ghee tempering.
Melt-in-Mouth Mysore Pak: The Ghee-Pore Secret
20 minsLearn how to get the porous, honeycomb texture of the world-famous sweet.
Secret Restaurant Style Masala Dosa: The 4-Ingredient Crunch
20 minsWhy is your dosa not as crispy as the hotel? The secret is in the rice-to-dal ratio and the heat of the tawa.
Secret Traditional Idli Recipe: Better than any Restaurant
20 minsSoft steamed rice cakes.
Street Style Kothu Parotta: The Rhythmic Shred
20 minsLeftover parottas shredded and tossed with eggs, meat, and a spicy "salna" gravy.
Tamil Brahmin Style Sambar: The Freshly Ground Secret
20 minsNo store-bought powder can match this. Learn to make the authentic freshly ground (Arachuvitta) sambar.
The Fluffiest Medu Vada: The Ice Water Trick
20 minsThe secret to vadas that are crispy outside and like a cloud inside.
The Perfect Chicken Chettinad: Why Yours Isn't Fluffy Enough
20 minsFiery chicken curry made with fresh ground spices.
The Perfect The Original Chennai Chicken 65 Recipe: Why Yours Isn't Fluffy Enough
20 minsWhy is it called 65? Who cares when it tastes this good. The real spicy, deep-red chicken snack.