10 Mouthwatering Recipes For Puthandu

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 15:00 [IST]

Puthandu is the Tamil New Year. It is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year. According to the Tamil calendar, Puthandu is celebrated on the first day of the Chitterai month. People celebrate the festival with great joy and enthusiasm.

You definitely cannot imagine celebrating the start of year without great food. When it comes to the Tamil cuisine, the food is simply a treat for the taste-buds. Starting from the tangy rasam or the variety of sambar and of course, the delectable and spicy curries, Tamil cuisine has a lot to offer for all kinds of foodies.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PUTHANDU: TAMIL NEW YEAR

So, on this Puthandu, Boldsky brings to you a list of 10 mouthwatering Tamil dishes which is sure a make your new year, a grand celebration. Check out these delicious recipes for Puthandu.

Tamil Rasam

Tamil style rasam is distinct from all the other rasam recipes that you may have tried. Rasam is basically a hot Indian soup that is good for digestion. In this case, Tamil rasam is a pepper and tomato soup that you can enjoy with rice.

Tamil Style Brinjal Curry

Brinjal curry is an authentic Tamil recipe that is usually served with biryani. This Indian curry recipe is a spicy blend of brinjal, coconut and urad dal. This particular brinjal curry is usually served with the special Tamil recipe, Ambur biryani. Sometimes this curry is also referred to as a chutney, But actually it is a curry that can also be served as a side dish with rice.

Mor Kuzhambu

The stew doesn't require much time. It is a cooling recipe and keeps your stomach healthy. The tangy flavour of yogurt makes this recipe a delight for your taste-buds.

Kathrikkai Curry

This spicy eggplant recipe is stir-fried with lot of onions and aromatic spices. You do not need a lot of ingredients for this delicious vegetarian recipe. The special flavour to this dish is added by the freshly powdered chana dal or bengal gram dal. This recipe is extremely easy and gets done in minutes.

Murukus

Crispy crunchy Murukus and crackers is a perfect blend for the great day. Green gram Muruku or chakkuli is a recipe usually prepared from urad dal and rice flour.

Beetroot Sambar

Beetroot sambar is one of these speciality sambars from Tamil Nadu. This sambar is cooked with the chopped beetroot and lentils. The beetroot imparts a beautiful red colour to the dish and the taste is extremely delicious. So, if you are bored of cooking the same sambar over and over again, then beetroot sambar is a perfect recipe for you.

Hyderabadi Dahi Bhindi

As the name suggests, Hyderabadi dahi bhindi masala is prepared with yogurt. The creamy yogurt with cashew nuts and coconut make this recipe an absolute delight. The use of curry leaves while tempering imparts a wonderful aroma to this dish which is sure to tempt you.

Kollu Rasam

Kollu rasam is a healthy dish that aids weight loss and also cures cold and cough. Kollu or horse gram is a healthy bean that is not very popular in other parts of the country. Kollu is a good source of protein and iron. If you want to include low fat diet foods to lose weight, try kollu rasam. Check out the recipe.