Festival recipes | Tamil new year

Tamil new yearPuthandu
Written By Radha Natarajan

Tamil new year 2024

Tamil New Year

Tamil New Year

Elai sapadu

Tamil New Year, also known as "Puthandu," is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy among Tamil-speaking people worldwide. It marks the first day of the Tamil calendar year and usually falls on April 14th. This day is filled with rich traditions, cultural festivities, and a sense of new beginnings.

Families begin the day with a ritual known as "Kanni," where they view auspicious items such as gold, fruits, vegetables, rice, and silver articles first thing in the morning, believing it will bring good fortune throughout the year. Homes are cleaned and decorated, often with kolams (intricate designs made on the ground using rice flour or white rock powder) at the entrance to invite good luck and prosperity.

Special prayers are offered in temples, and people wear new clothes to symbolize a fresh start. A significant aspect of the celebration is the preparation and enjoyment of a festive meal, which includes a variety of traditional dishes. One of the highlights is the "Mango Pachadi," a dish made from sweet, sour, and bitter ingredients, symbolizing the different aspects of life.

Exchanging greetings and wishes with family, friends, and neighbors is a key part of the Tamil New Year celebrations. Cultural programs, including music and dance performances, are also organized to mark this special occasion.

Puthandu is not just a time for festivity but also a moment for reflection, setting new goals, and embracing the future with hope and enthusiasm. It’s a beautiful testament to the rich cultural heritage and the vibrant traditions of the Tamil community.

Here are few recipes that you can try and create a fantastic Elai sapadu ( banan leaf spread ) and stun your family members .

  1. Mango pachadi

  2. Pasi paruppu payasam

  3. Semiya vermicelli payasam

  4. Neem flower rasam

  5. Beetroot pachadi

  6. Carrot green peas poriyal

  7. Kurruku kalan

  8. Pineapple madhura pachadi

  9. Kerala sambar

  10. Olan

  11. Cabbage thoran

  12. Arachavitta sambar

  13. Mambazha puliseri

  14. Mathanga eriseri ( pumpkin eriseri )

  15. Vendakai kitchadi

  16. Varutharacha kuzhambu

  17. Poosanikai rasavangi

  18. Drumsticks lady fingers curry

  19. Drumsticks sambar

  20. sakkarai pongal

  21. Thalagam with assorted vegetables

  22. Tomato rasam

  23. Lady fingers morkuzhambu

  24. Kalyana mor kuzhambu

  25. Poricha rasam

  26. Mysore rasam

  27. Pineapple rasam

  28. Kerala style rasam

  29. Avial

  30. Javarsi payasam

  31. Cucumber pachadi

  32. Paruppu vadai

  33. Ulundh vadai ( medu vadai )

  34. Vazhakkai podimas ( raw plantain )

  35. Vazhakkai kari

  36. Podalangai poricha kuzhambu

  37. Cut mango pickles

  38. Inji puli

  39. Beans thoran

  40. Beans paruppu usili

  41. Nendran chips

  42. Kerala pappadam

  43. Mango sambar

  44. Paal kootu

  45. Poricha kootu

  46. Vazhanthandu mor kootu

  47. Poricha kuzhambu

  48. Poosanikai mor kootu

  49. Thalagam

  50. Ashgourd mor kuzhambu

  51. Vazhathandu poriyal

  52. Vepampoo pachadi

  53. Podalangai poduthuval

  54. Vazhakkai podi

  55. Paal boli

  56. Bonda mor kuzhambu

  57. Banana leaf menu , a sample

  58. Lunch platter recipes

  59. Elaneer payasam

  60. Kalyana kesari

  61. Wheat rava kesari

  62. Cabbage molagootal

  63. Lunch menu recipes , chow chow kootu

  64. Temple style sambar with Mangalore cucumbers

  65. Beetroot thoran

  66. Cluster beans paruppu usili

  67. Paruppu urundai kuzhambu

  68. Kalyana vatha kuzhambu

  69. Chow chow beans poricha kuzhambu

  70. Nei appam

  71. Arbi roast

  72. Paruppu vadai ( another variant )

  73. Avarakkai poricha coconut milk kootu

  74. Bittergourd gojju

  75. Mor rasam

  76. Cucumber curd pachadi

  77. Raw plantain thoran and avarakkai thoran

Tamil New Year

Tamil new year 2024

Our Tamil new year Vishu combined menu for 2024

Manga pachadi

Cucumber curd pachadi

Vazhakkai podimas ( raw plantain crumble )

Avarakkai Thoran

Cluster beans Thoran

Avial

Potato fry.

Beans Paruppu Usili

Thalagam

Kalyana Mor Kuzhambu

Vepampoo rasam

Paruppu vadai

Thengai Boli

Pal payasam

Inji puli

Pavakkai gojju

Cut mango pickles

Citron pickle

Sharkara Varatti

home made Nendrankai chips

home made pappadams

Rice dal ghee

Curd

Sambaram ( spiced buttermilk)

Check out these video recipes too from my youtube channel , more than 60 video recipes are available .

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Tomato pachadi | Thakkali Pachadi
Tomato pachadi | Thakkali Pachadi

"Thakkali Pachadi" is a delicious and tangy South Indian tomato-based condiment, commonly served with rice, dosas, idlis, or chapatis. It is part of a broader category of dishes called "pachadi," which in South Indian cuisine refers to a traditional side dish similar to chutneys or raita in North Indian cuisine but typically uses coconut, mustard seeds, and yogurt. Thakkali Pachadi specifically uses tomatoes as the main ingredient.

Medu Pakoda
Medu Pakoda

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Vazhakkai Puzhukku
Vazhakkai Puzhukku

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Air fryer roasted chickpeas
Air fryer roasted chickpeas

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Air fryer chickpeas offer several advantages:

Air frying requires minimal oil compared to traditional frying methods, making it a healthier option.

Savoury Pastry
Savoury Pastry

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Aam ka Chunda
Aam ka Chunda

Chundo, also known as chunda or choondo, is a traditional Indian sweet and spicy pickle usually made with grated mango, sugar, and various spices. It hails from the Gujarati cuisine and is often served as a condiment with meals, particularly with Theplas (a type of Gujarati flatbread)

Sweet Mango pickle
Sweet Mango pickle

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Oats Rava Dosa
Oats Rava Dosa

Delicious 😋 oats rava dosa is a great way to incorporate healthy oats instead of any random flour like all purpose flour , corn flour or even rice to prepare excellent quick instant breakfast without any additives and preservatives. Perfect for those in a hurry .

Sharkara varatti
Sharkara varatti

Sharkara Varatti is a popular snack from Kerala, and is made from slices of Nendran banana that are deep fried and then coated with jaggery mixed with spices like ginger, cardamom, and cumin.

Festival recipes | Tamil new year
Festival recipes | Tamil new year

Tamil New Year, also known as "Puthandu," is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy among Tamil-speaking people worldwide. It marks the first day of the Tamil calendar year and usually falls on April 14th. This day is filled with rich traditions, cultural festivities, and a sense of new beginnings.

Aam Panna
Aam Panna

Aam Panna is a traditional Indian drink that's particularly popular in the northern and western parts of India during the hot summer months. This refreshing beverage is made from raw, green mangoes, sugar or jaggery, and an assortment of spices like cumin, fennel, pepper, and black salt

Vanilla Milk ice cream
Vanilla Milk ice cream

Vanilla milk ice cream is a classic frozen milk and cram dessert made w, and vanilla flavoring. It's a simple yet delicious treat enjoyed by many. The ingredients are typically mixed together, then churned in an ice cream maker until thick and creamy

Pineapple Madhura Pachadi
Pineapple Madhura Pachadi

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Kalyana Mor Kuzhambu
Kalyana Mor Kuzhambu
Koozh vadam | Vathal
Koozh vadam | Vathal

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Beans paruppu usili
Beans paruppu usili

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Veg Makhanwala
Veg Makhanwala

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Mirchi Bajji/Chilli Bajji
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Aamti
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Airfryer Medu Pakoda 😋just loved it , perfect crunch outside . Medu pakoda is variation of onion Pakoda which is crunchy , Medu pakoda has soft Centre but crunchy bite . Very popular in tea shops here 😊 #youreverydaycook #youreverydaycookrecipes
Uses of airfryer which I find very handy . Make your white and brown Chana ( chickpeas )ready to cook . Store in containers ready to cook dry chana ! Better than frozen peas or canned peas . These dry ready to cook peas have longer shelf life . Ima
Pastries are something we all love as a tea time treat 😋. Store bought / bakery ones are the easiest to reach out to , but when you come to think about the hassle of prepping from scratch we would rather buy the store stuff for convenience. But did
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