Saappadu - Tamil Cuisine

South Indian Cuisine Trilogy Books:

Vindu: Andhra Cuisine (Part 1 of South Indian Trilogy)

Saappadu: Tamil Cuisine (Part 2 of South Indian Trilogy)

Sadya: Malayali Cuisine (Part 3 of South Indian Trilogy)

Tamil Nadu has always been a hub for food connoisseurs to take a great pleasure of some of the finest traditional cuisine in the country. The state is reckoned to be one of the best places in India for offering a bagful of culinary treasure for tourists to savour. But, the fascinating things about Tamil Nadu are the touch of their customary culture which is served with its every delectable fare. Idli, Sambar, Dosa, Uttapam, and Vada are just a few names whenever it comes to popular South Indian food. Whereas, there are some other equally popular traditional foods of Tamil Nadu that are not much in outside world except the region but are sure to delight your taste buds. The region is known to offer a wide variety of both vegetarian and non - vegetarian dishes with each holding a unique flavor some taste.

Tamil Nadu is also recognized for its varied range of spices which are also exported in different nations like Chillies, Tamarind, Cardamom, Coriander, Pepper, Curry Leaves, Cloves, and Mint. The state also bids an extensive range of tea, coffee, banana and coconut, which together with other fares, makes Tamil Nadu one of the best food getaways in India. Whereas, the food habit remains almost the same in all season as the weather of the state does not fluctuate much.