Top 10 Foods In Tamilnadu
Tamil cuisine is quite incredible and it's not all dosas and sambars. The versatility of their food reflects a meeting of cultures. Tamil cuisine in its authentic form is that of the Iyengars or Tamil Brahmins which remains true to its roots. It originated from the ritual of Annadana, a custom of serving food to God and then distributing it to the people in Tamil temples. The meal is pure vegetarian fare served on banana leaves and is called Ilai Sappadu. 'Sappadu' means a full course meal that accommodates all the six tastes - sweet, sour, bitter, salty, pungent and astringent. It consists of a never-ending array of dishes such as Poriyal, Rice, Varuval, Pachadi, Idli, Payasam, Sambar, Thokku, Vadai, Rice, Kuzambu amongst others.